Athens: Magical Moussaka Past Review
By Andrew Z (Criminology., University of Florida) for
Webster University: Athens - Odyssey in Athens
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Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Ambassador's Forum was extremely interesting and learning the language complimented the entire trip. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
This program had everything I needed. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
The food is amazing. But if you have dietary restrictions grocery stores and American food are widely available. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The Parthenon, Temple of Poseidon, Crete and Santorini were the best. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt safe at all times. |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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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? | Dina Skias provides a wonderful program full of unforgettable adventures and endless opportunities in Athens. The campus is in a great location with Syntagma Square and the Parthenon only minutes away on foot. Living with students from China, Bosnia and Georgia enhanced the experience for me making my time more memorable and unique. The program offers excursions to the places you can't miss which ensures that you get the most out of your time overseas. If you're on the fence with another program, Mrs. Skias makes your choice simple. Any problem a student had, Dina was there to help. Fluent in Greek, she accompanied students to the pharmacy when they were sick and needed assistance asking questions. She offers personalized advice for traveling inquiries and makes you feel at home. Her door is always open for you. It really was the greatest time of my life. Fill up on the moussaka!! |
