An unforgettable and life-changing experience Past Review
By Alannah B (Exercise Physiology, College of Saint Scholastica) - abroad from 05/28/2015 to 07/23/2015 with
University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Nicosia - Summer in Cyprus
I learned a lot about the different cultures and also about myself. It was definitely worthwhile, and I would do it again in a heartbeat!
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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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The apartments were in a great location right next to campus and had plenty of space. |
| * Food: |
The food in Cyprus was amazing! I loved everything I tried |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The global semesters classes only had students from the global semesters program, so there were not many opportunities to meet local students. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe in Nicosia and most of the other cities we visited. The only place that I would recommend being extra safe is in Ayia Napa. There are a lot of crazy people doing crazy things, so it is best to stay with a group and not go anywhere alone. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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? | $150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Buying food from the grocery store instead of going out to eat for every meal will help save a lot of money. |
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 |
We were not expected to speak the language, but we were encouraged to learn some common phrases. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Greetings and common phrases |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Asking the locals how to say something is very helpful, and the locals also appreciate your effort to learn the language. |
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 thought that we would be closer to a coastal city not in the middle of the island. It would have been nice to have easier transportation to other cities. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
