Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A time for new experiences. Past Review

By (The Citadel) - abroad from 09/22/2016 to 12/22/2016 with

University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Nicosia - Summer in Cyprus: Geology

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This experience taught me so much that you can only learn by getting out of your element and experiencing the world.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Global Semesters has top notch administration, there to help at every turn.

* 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? Yes

Cyprus became home to me through the friends that I made, the food that I ate, and the life lessons that I learned. I wouldn't give these three months back for anything else.

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? $30-$75/week

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?

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?
  • Friends
  • Ability to travel
  • Food
* What could be improved?
  • Don't do the vouchers, I would have eaten a lot more places if not been for them. A prepaid card would work better.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The world is a lot bigger than you think, people everywhere love to laugh, smile, and love just like you do.

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.