Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The most rewarding summer of my life Past Review

By (Middle Childhood Education, Ohio Northern University) - abroad from 06/21/2012 to 07/24/2012 with

AIFS: Athens - American College of Greece

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about communicating with others. I learned about another culture. I learned that patience and a smile go a long way. I learned that I am capable of being independent. I learned that life is short, so don't miss out. It was all very worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Our guide - Tassos, was very helpful. He went above and beyond helping us navigate the new country and culture.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The housing itself was fine, but the RA was very strict and was rude to the students.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Less than $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't souvenir shop until the end of the program and learn to haggle. Also, don't eat out as much - buy groceries and splurge eating out a couple of times a week.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • the people
  • the place
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The 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.