A Gander into Greek society April 07, 2022
By Maya C (Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/01/2021 to 12/17/2021 with
CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program
I learned true independence as the insurer of my own well being and explored a culture so different from my own.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
CYA enriched my academic life tremendously! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very kind and accomadating! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Housing was amazing, we lived among our peers in Apartments in the center of the city. |
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SO TASTY! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
would definitely choose this program again as the professors were incredibly engaging. They took us around the city and explained history, current politics, and general customs. I left knowing so much about Greek Society! |
Finances
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* 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $30-40 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Honestly I was sufficiently prepared for this experience through my College and CYA's orientation. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
