Greece! Past Review
By Jeffrey S (hospitality, University of New Hampshire) for
Webster University: Athens - Odyssey in Athens
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Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My apartment was small, and I was unprepared to the close living quarters. Lucky my roommates and I got along so it made it easier. Other students housing was nicer. It's just the luck of the draw |
* Food: |
I loved Greek food, so they was no problem for me. The only thing is that the Greek people like to eat dinner late. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
the protests are not bad, they are mostly peaceful and something that should be experienced |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
I felt safe |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
* 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 |
Language acquisition improvement? |
Was not required |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Greece is a Beatuiful country and there is no better way to see it thaen this program. The classes aren't to chanllenging so you have a lot of time to explore. The facualty are friend and helpful. I wish I had more time there because I loved it so much. |