Amazing cultural immersion with life-long friendships! September 22, 2022
By George P (Biology and Chemistry, Butler University) - abroad from 07/04/0022 to 07/30/0022 with
Webster University: AHEPA Journey to Greece Summer Program
I learned much more about the Greek culture, language, and how to live in a foreign country.
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. |
The courses were the perfect blend of intriguing information and work load. The courses also lent for many experiences outside the classroom which was perfect as the city of Athens and the country of Greece have history right outside your doorstep! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration were amazing! Always ready to help with anything and be there for their students. The admin was also very involved in activities so the students never felt as if they were alone in a foreign country. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Great housing! Especially for Greece. |
| * Food: |
The Greek food is the best! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Wonderful! The people of Greece love American's and the majority speak good english. But what they love most is American's trying to speak the native tongue and learn about the country! |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
The city of Athens is very safe. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I had no issues with this program and it met my expectations. Wonderful people, amazing activities, and a great time! |
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? | 200 Euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't spend money on the tourist trap trinkets and by family member gifts at the end of the trip. This will ensure you have enough cash for food throughout your time! |
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? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | N/A |
| 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? | Try your best every chance you get! The natives will appreciate the effort. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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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
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The time goes so fast! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
