Global Semesters' Semester in Cyprus was Immersive and Exciting June 13, 2024
By A student (Psychology & Statistics, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/31/2024 to 06/08/2024 with
University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Nicosia - Semester in Cyprus
The experience was certainly worthwhile; I found myself looking forward to each new day in Cyprus knowing education and adventure awaited me simultaneously. I learned about Cypriot customs and even larger elements of Mediterranean culture that only a lived experienced could provide, which I am eternally grateful for.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Not as academically rigorous as my home university, but the classes were still engaging. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The staff were always attentive and went out of their way to aid us in adjustment and accommodations. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was similar to that of a luxury studio apartment and the amenities were fantastic. |
| * Food: |
Food was not provided by the university with the exception of dinner, but groceries were cheap and readily accessible. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
City trips were frequently arranged and educational seminars about Cypriot culture were given to us. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Healthcare was accessible if needed, but the policy could have been elaborated on more. |
| * Safety: |
Nearly every location was safe and great precautions were taken to ensure this. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Global Semesters provided me with an opportunity to study in the most serene environment possible. I was immersed in the rich history of Cyprus while also enjoying a contemporary island-style social climate. The program made great efforts to show us all of what Cyprus has to offer, and while not always as rigorous, still managed to provide an engaging educational experience. |
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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $300 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Never overlook budget travel opportunities and plan events with peers to save money. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I prepared myself for the amount of travel I anticipated embarking on as this usurped the greatest amount of money for me. However, with more planning in advance, I could have certainly managed these desires cost-effectively given the options of budget airfare and hostel accommodations. |
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. |
