Athens Greece: Best place to study abroad Past Review
By Mike l (Business Administration, Marist College) for
Webster University: Athens - Odyssey in Athens
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely
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. |
Very reasonable workload the professors understand that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity and allow you to take time off for travel. ( The two week spring break doesn't hurt either!) |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Food: |
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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? |
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* Safety: |
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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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Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Take the exchange rate into account when planning your finances. |
Language
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes 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 country with so much to offer, from snowboarding to surfing you can really do it all. |
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