Everyone takes something different from their study abroad experience. Past Review
By Alex Reed (St. Ambrose University) - abroad from 09/20/2017 to 12/20/2017 with
University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Nicosia - Semester in Cyprus
I experienced a lot of personal growth.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The university courses can be very easy, as many Cypriots do not share the same study habits. However, the final couple weeks are quite difficult simply because the (American) students need to cram in the rest of the remaining material in less time than their peers. This is not an issue overall, but it is worth mentioning. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Laura, Theo, Andreas, and everyone made sure things went smoothly, from housing to courses. Some people had to pay for laundry, but that is unavoidable. |
| * Food: |
I like gyros. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I spent most of my time with Americans, especially during orientation week. I eventually met locals. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
n/a |
| * Safety: |
other than traffic being sketchy, everything was great. I am a dude, and I ran throughout the city at all times of the day without incident. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
2.5: I made most of my meals out of necessity. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $50, unless if I travelled |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | When you travel, plan well to avoid spending more money than you intend. If you do things in groups, then taxis and hostels cost less overall. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | None |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Dedicate yourself if your starting from scratch. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | there can be some unexpected expenses, especially if you want to travel. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
