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My Amazing Summer in Cyprus Past Review

By (University of Florida) - abroad from 06/07/2017 to 07/05/2017 with

University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Nicosia - Summer in Cyprus: Animal Science

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This was my first time and Europe and I had an amazing time experiencing the culture, meeting new people, and learning new things in my classes. It was definitely worthwhile.

Review Photos

University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Nicosia - Summer in Cyprus: Animal Science Photo University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Nicosia - Summer in Cyprus: Animal Science Photo University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Nicosia - Summer in Cyprus: Animal Science Photo

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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:

The program would be better if meals were included; we mostly had to cook for ourselves or buy food elsewhere.

* 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? Yes

I enjoyed every minute from when I touched down in Cyprus to the moment that we left. This was an invaluable experience that I will remember for the rest of my life.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Get your country's currency in the US before your trip to avoid hefty ATM withdrawal fees and international exchange rates.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • other people on the program
  • weekend trips
  • program advisors
* What could be improved?
  • arranged transfer to airport for departure
  • more meals included
  • hotels with wifi during weekend trips
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You really don't need to pack as much as you think! Pack light so your bag won't be too heavy on the way back.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.