Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Yum Past Review

By (University of Hartford) - abroad from 09/12/2017 to 12/20/2017 with

AIFS: Athens - American College of Greece

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a bit of the Greek language and made connections with locals. Yes it was something I could not get at my home university.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* 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? No

I would do the same program but I would prefer to experience another culture and program.

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? 50 euros
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't use all your money to go out, save your money the semester before going abroad, and try using the books in the library instead of buying the books online.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Helpful
  • Activities/trips
  • Facilities
* What could be improved?
  • More things to do in the dorms
  • Education system
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I feel like I was well prepared before going on this trip.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.