a month to remember Past Review
By Stephanie McFarland (University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh) - 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 my first time in Greece or any country that was not part of a family vacation so it helped me grow in not only my Greek language skills but also in becoming an adult.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Being surrounded by Greek Americans going on excursions in the home country of our parents was an experience i will never forget |
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? | 60 euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Buy things like water and pop in bulk at grocery stores rather than at Kiosks |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Greek 5 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Always order food in the language of the country you are studying |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Make sure to leave room in your suitcase for shopping because you may think you won't buy stuff but you will. To have an adequate carry on suitcase for the different smaller trips to places like the island |
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