Travelings & Writing in Greece During the Summer — Perfection! September 01, 2022
By Siena S (Pomona College) - abroad from 05/23/2022 to 06/19/2022 with
CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program
I learned a lot about travel writing and had a lot of personal growth as well so it was definitely worth it.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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Super kind and helpful hosts! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Apartments have awesome balconies and are close to classes! |
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Free lunch was amazing every week day. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
You do have to make an effort, but once I did learn a little Greek and put myself out there, it wasn't hard at all. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Great experience with pharmacies in Greece. |
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I felt extremely safe in Athens. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I loved the class I took and our professor. CYA itself was amazing and supportive and I made such great friends. |
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) |
Greece is generally very affordable, just don't fall into tourist traps. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make a budget and pace yourself with buying souvenirs! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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? | I wish I had brought a film camera/disposable camera from home! I could not find one anywhere in Europe. Also double check your credit card doesn't have foreign transaction fees and get one before you go abroad that doesn't have them. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe 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. |
