An Experience of a Lifetime Past Review
By Elizabeth C (SUNY - Binghamton) - abroad from 02/05/2012 to 05/19/2012 with
Webster University: Athens - Odyssey in Athens
This was a life-changing experience, it allowed me a chance to broaden my horizons and presented so many opportunities that I never imagined I would have
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Classes are not too strenuous and professors are understanding of students travel plans |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The Director of Student Affairs is absolutely amazing, she does anything possible to help you out and truly helped us to make the most out of our experience |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in an apartment in the heart of Athens, a 2 minute walk away from the school and easily within walking distance of the major attractions of Greece |
| * Food: |
After 4 months I still was not sick of Greek food! Once we learned about the Athens Central Market (within walking distance from the apartments) the money I spent on groceries was very manageable and I would cook most of my own food because eating out was rather expensive |
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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? |
If you have any health issues abroad the program staff will do everything they can in order to help |
| * Safety: |
Although Athens is a large city, I felt very safe most of the time |
| 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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cook your own food! |
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 |
Living with Americans and going to an English speaking school, I did not use Greek very often, but the opportunity is there if you seek it out |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
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? | How to find low cost food and toiletries |
