Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Abroad: Experience of a Lifetime Past Review

By (Clemson University) - abroad from 01/19/2017 to 05/31/2017 with

University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Nicosia - Semester in Cyprus

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to really appreciate new cultures, languages, and lifestyles and to appreciate the privilege of traveling. Traveling is something everyone must partake in and my abroad experience was completely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

I absolutely had the best time, but if I were to do it again, I would want to experience the world through a different program. This way, I could really broaden my horizons and maximize new experiences.

Finances

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $70
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Whenever traveling, take out a certain amount of cash and set a budget. Do not exceed this budget during your trip.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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? No experience with Greek
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? Talk to classmates from the area and ask them tips about using the language casually with other locals

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The integration with other international students
  • The included traveling (to 8 countries for my spring break)
  • The freedom to make our abroad experience our own
* What could be improved?
  • Internet access within living conditions
  • Professors speak only English in courses (occasionally spoke Greek)
  • One or two more sponsored trips
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish the program described the location of the university slightly better. We are all slightly deceived about where we were going to live in relation to the rest of the island.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.