MY FAVORITE SEMESTER! June 06, 2022
By Sophia F (Cognitive & Linguistic Sciences, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/27/2022 to 06/02/2022 with
University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Nicosia - Semester in Cyprus
I learned how to budget on my own, travel safely, and live in an entirely new place. I’ve always lived in the same area, and it was awesome to live elsewhere. I also learned a lot of Cypriot history, which was fascinating.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The classes were a bit disorganized and not very rigorous, but it was easy to keep up with. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was very nice, everyone got a single studio with a bathroom and kitchen |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Easy to interact with locals |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
It was difficult to make an appointment at the health center |
* Safety: |
I always felt very safe in Nicosia, even at night |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I LOVED my semester abroad in Cyprus. Beautiful country, and the GS staff, Laura and Christina, were amazing. I loved the included excursions around the island. |
Finances
* 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) |
Cyprus is a relatively cheap country, but I ended up spending more personally because I had extra savings |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Northern Cyprus is an awesome place to visit and everything is very cheap there |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
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? | I wish I researched the public transportation more before I got there. It’s pretty accessible but can be a bit confusing. Researching ahead of time would have helped me be more prepared. |
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. |