Makes you want to go back and keep exploring! Past Review
By Ruchii Sheth (Webster University) - abroad from 05/25/2019 to 07/20/2019 with
Webster University: Athens - Odyssey in Athens
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned more about myself being in a strange land. I wanted to be better, do better and inspire. I am so thankful for this experience and it was definitely worthwhile!
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It has been a very eye-opening experience for me especially doing Community Service. I would love to explore more remote areas of Greece and travel around if possible. |
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) |
There is a lot to see and explore! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Buy in bulk and make your own food. Travel light as well if you are travelling to other countries. |
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 |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Travel while you can, don't worry about the money too much. Find a way to make it happen! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Community Service Learning |
| Course Department: | SOC 3000 |
| Instructor: | Dina Skias |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | The course was challenging but, it was the most rewarding experience during my time in Athens. We volunteered around two locations and used the metro to travel to our destinations. Dina was very informative and provided us with a step by step introduction to get acquainted with the centers. I would probably not have taken this class at my home campus. We were assessed on brief journal entries and one final paper talking about our experience and what we eventually took away from the whole experience. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | none |
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