I loved Cyprus, but Nicosia was hard to constantly be trapped in Past Review
By A student (Clemson University) - abroad from 01/22/2016 to 05/27/2016 with
University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Nicosia - Semester in Europe (Multi-country)
I learned how to be more independent and rely on myself instead of others. Yes!
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
On-site administration of your program |
A bit disorganized, miscommunication in terms of classes |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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| * Safety: |
I felt extremely safe, despite the location I was never worried about anything happening |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
There was a lot of miscommunication regarding the program. It was very unclear what was going on and confusing when you needed problems to be solved. The advisors were doing their best but it seemed as if the entire program needed to be updated and worked on. |
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) |
You had to spend money in order to do anything! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't buy it unless you need it...you will need all the money you can get by the end of the trip |
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 |
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| 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? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Italian 4 |
| 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? | I wish I took a Greek english class, I would of felt much more comfortable completing everyday tasks |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | How removed Nicosia is. if you want to see anything you have to take the buses along the coast where it is really fun. I wish i knew how trapped I was going to be |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
