Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Interesting May 24, 2023

By (Math and Economics, Middlebury College) - abroad from 02/01/2023 to 06/01/2023 with

University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Nicosia - Semester in Cyprus

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a lot of friends from a variety of backgrounds. I think my education at my home institution is better, but ti was an interesting experience.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

I had a lot going on

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? N/A
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Food
  • Beach
* What could be improved?
  • Academics
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Much more Middle Eastern influence than just Greek

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The 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.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Probability and Statistics
Course Department: Math
Instructor: George Portides
Instruction Language: English
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Greek 101
Course Department: Language
Instructor: Erasmia Dede
Instruction Language: Greek/English
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Differential Equations
Course Department: Math
Instructor: Zacharias Kountirous
Instruction Language: English
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Quantitative Methods
Course Department: Econ/Business
Instructor: Harry Kogetsidis
Instruction Language: English
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International Financial Management
Course Department: Business/Econ
Instructor: Marios Christou
Instruction Language: English
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