Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

This was one of the best months of my life. Past Review

By (Butler University) - abroad from 06/24/2018 to 07/21/2018 with

Webster University: AHEPA Journey to Greece Summer Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worthwhile. Amazing summer experience.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Both of the classes were very interesting! There was not a ton of work outside the class, which allowed us to be able to travel and experience the Greek culture on our own time.

* 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?

* Safety:

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

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? $200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Bring more than you think you'll need. Rather be safe than sorry, but also ATMs were easily accessible if needed.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? I completed elementary Greek
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? Put it in practice when you are out in the city.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • I loved how much freedom we had. We could go do what we wanted outside of the classes and excursions the program had planned for us.
  • All the staff/teachers of the program were amazing people.
* What could be improved?
  • Organization during the application process, maybe try to tell students they are accepted earlier in the year.
  • Advertising for the program. This program is so amazing and should be known to more students. Try various social media accounts (Instagram/Facebook). Have parishes and AHEPA members talk to their parish about the program.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I could've told more people to do this program with me because I know it has the potential to serve a lot of students.

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.