11 Time-zones from home. Past Review
By A student (Boise State University) - abroad from 01/15/2018 to 05/26/2018 with
University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Nicosia - Semester in Cyprus
People around the world aren’t as different as you think. While we should celebrate our uniqueness, we must recognize our similarities, and treat others like we want to be treated, because they feel how we feel.
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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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The courses were somewhat challenging, but I’m odd ways that we’re at times frustrating. Teachers have a different attitude about course work than in the USA. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Our program admin was absolutely fantastic. Always fast to respond and help with any issues that came up. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Fantastic. |
| * Food: |
I didn’t get a meal plan, but Cypriot food is great. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It wouldn’t been nice to have more “mixer” type events with local students who wanted to be a part of our experience. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Doctors were accessible, plus we had insurance. |
| * Safety: |
Very safe area. Only once did a friend have a problem with an agressive person, but it didn’t cause any issues after the event. Overall, a very safe area. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The people, the places, the culture, and the memories I experienced on this program were and are phenominal. |
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) |
I spent a decent amount on groceries, but the most expensive food is when you have to eat out when traveling. Grocery shopping saves money. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 175 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Grocery shop, buy fruits and veggies (cheap, food for you, keep you full), limit he amount of “treats” you get (just buy those when you travel for the cultural experience), but in bulk, share with roommates. The last two weeks try to use meal vouchers for groceries and meals if friends have unused meal vouchers. |
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? | How fast it would go by. |
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. |
