An Unforgettable Experience Past Review
By Danni C (SUNY - College at Geneseo) - abroad from 06/06/2013 to 07/13/2013 with
SUNY Geneseo: Traveling - Mediterranean Roots Summer Program
I could not have asked for a better first experience traveling abroad. Hitting three countries in five weeks was crazy, but incredibly rewarding. I had so many experiences, and would recommend this program in a heartbeat.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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* Overall educational experience
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Med Roots was an unbelievable first experience abroad. Although there were bumps in the road, it was not something that took away from the trip at all. I would recommend this program to anyone and everyone. Thanks to our wonderful professors to making this trip unforgettable. |
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The food was incredible - I miss gyros so much haha |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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I never felt unsafe in any of the countries we visited. |
| 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? | Probably about 200? I spent 1500 all five weeks, so that would be it evened out. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bring more money than they suggest. Eat cheap, go grocery shopping when you can! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You're going to spend more money than you previously thought. Make sure you have extra funds available! |
