Most Beautiful Trip Ever Past Review

By (Clemson University) - abroad from 06/07/2017 to 07/04/2017 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile and I learned how to manage money

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.

Professors were amazing!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Loved all the trips that were planned for us! Got to see so much of Cyprus!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Apartments could have been more updated

* Food:

Everything was delicious and affordable!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Everyone I met was so friendly and welcoming

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

No issues

* Safety:

Felt very safe in the city

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Loved the country and the classes

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)

Groceries were very affordable and available

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? Ask friends and family for money, buy groceries for breakfast and lunch, eat out for dinner

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* 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?
  • Food
  • Professors
  • Opportunites for travel
* What could be improved?
  • Accommodations
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The people are very friendly

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.