Fun, Education, and a Lovely Semester January 30, 2022

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I am not a classics or history student, but I would say several of these classes were adequately challenging.

On-site administration of your program

The administration was attentive and responsible in helping students.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I enjoyed living in apartment buildings with Greek residents because it allowed me to connect with the culture more so than I would if students lived in a dorm environment.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I needed a visit to the hospital, and the program provided several local hospital recommendations that were accustomed to working with international residents. The administration called to check in on me afterwards, and generally worked to make sure that the whole experience was more comfortable with me. Additionally, the international hospital that they recommended had many kind staff and nurses who worked to keep me comfortable as well.

I never felt at-risk, but several other students reported uncomfortable situations in which people either tried to rob them or make unwanted advances. Women were especially uncomfortable around some men who were persistent in their sexual advances even when the women denied their requests.

My only bad experiences existed with one professor, and they became more apparent later in the semester. Everything else was wonderful, and I would encourage everyone to take advantage of this program!

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

You can live on a low budget if you want to because prices in Greece are very cheap, but you can also spend a lot if you want to! Up to each individual.

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

We were never required to know or speak Greek, but we were always encouraged to learn the language and told about many helpful phrases and sayings.

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• Apartment

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• Americans

• Professor connections
• Real-life experiences
• Broadened education

• More transition time in field-studies
• More student mixers
• Better communication about how to share concerns about courses and instructors.

The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer