Do NOT attend this program - inadequate help on academics, even after asking Past Review

By (Small Liberal Arts School in New England) - abroad from 05/27/2019 to 06/20/2019 with

American College of Greece: Athens - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I loved Athens

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Though I enjoyed the topics, the tests in the two classes i took were graded in a manner that I didn't understand, and I got no help from faculty or staff when I asked for it

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

fine

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

fine

* Food:

fine

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

fine

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

fine

* Safety:

fine

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

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?
  • Some aspects of courses
* What could be improved?
  • Advising
  • Feedback from faculty
  • Help for students with LDs
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? They are not interested in working with diverse students.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!