Its All Greek Past Review
By Ryan C (Classical Languages and Literature, Western Washington University) for
Study Abroad Programs in Greece
Understanding how a significant "western" culture was significant because it tolerated both willingly and forcefully many cultural traditions and backgrounds beyond its ever changing boarders.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Workload: great Grading system: great Teaching methods: great Differences in educational sustem: NA |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Strengths - Professor Diane Johnson |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Greece has the best food. The markets and local grocers are a good way to save money but treating yourself to the local taverns is worth the expense. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The sites tend to give off chills of inspiration. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Never walk anywhere alone at night but safety is not a concern otherwise. Look both ways before crossing the street. |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Allow your dreams to take you. |
