Athens, Greece Opened My Eyes Past Review
By Saisha R (Social Work, University of Indianapolis) for
Webster University: Athens - Odyssey in Athens
I now look at thing with a much more world wide view and have realize there are millions of opportunities out there for me.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The school much more laid back than the American education system. Professors cared about your learning, but also understood you were here to get out and experience the things around you. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Our program director was amazing! She became our mom while in Greece and was always there when we needed her. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The location was excellent. We live right next to the school in a very good neighborhood that was close to many of the major sites in Athens. Things like kitchenware and sheets were all provided. The only complaint was that many things broke and would stop working, so we had to make many maintenance requests. |
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Greek food is delicious, but eating out all the time became expensive. There was a fresh market nearby that we enjoyed going to get our produce and other food items. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The program plans two excursion throughout Greece and they were very insightful and fun. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Athens is a very safe city and the location of the school is in a very nice part of town. The worst thing you have to worry about is pick-pocketing. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Do not be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and be daring! |
