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It was very peaceful and exciting I will be visiting soon. Past Review

By (Chaffey College) - abroad from 06/25/2017 to 07/22/2017 with

Webster University: AHEPA Journey to Greece Summer Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile and I have gained the knowledge and understanding of the brain drain from the local youth's perspective.

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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.

Not so much resource other than what we brought and the notes we took, and there wasn't such a strict lesson. And in the long run i loves how much work we didn't have but also I think it robbed us of academic benefit.

* 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?

We had a couple of friends who had been injured and granted that their injuries had not been as serious as previous years but I think it is in the best interest at least for the reputation of the program that minors in the program don't go back home with signs of that injury. Hire a medic to come with us on trips.

* Safety:

We had passed through protests and riots. I can guarantee that students have nothing to worry about unless they want to start trouble. Everyone mind's their own business.

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

I would do it all again although perhaps not very soon. I think the grading and classroom aspect of the trip distracted me sometimes from doing things that I wanted to enjoy.

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)

Everything concerning food was extremely cheap for the most part.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 30€
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Take turns buying groceries and supplies. It evens out by the end of the trip if everyone contributes the same amount.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
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?
  • Administration
  • Dormitorios
  • Location
* What could be improved?
  • Timing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/a

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.