Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

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By (University of Calgary) - abroad from 06/24/2017 to 07/24/2017 with

Webster University: AHEPA Journey to Greece Summer Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This experience abroad was completely worthwhile. I have recommended studying abroad at Webster University already to all my classmates back home. I grew as a person, being out of my comfort zone, away from home. I made friends instantly and I will always cherish all our memories together. I will forever feel honored to be lectured by Dr. Sfekas -I learned so much about Modern Greek Society and Culture. (Especially since my undergraduate degree is a combined degree political science and philosophy).

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? Yes

I am planning on returning next summer to study abroad at Webster University. I learned a lot about myself and Greece, my home land. I also made life long friends with similar interests and goals that I can't wait to see again!

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? 150 euros

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? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? 400
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • Visiting The Meteora Monasteries
  • Making amazing memories with all the friends that I made
  • Sitting in on a Hellenic parliament session
* What could be improved?
  • Scheduling -I really enjoyed Chania in Crete, I wish we stayed there longer.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Do not overpack -The shopping on Ermou street is unreal. Bring a portable phone charger just incase your phone dies before you can take pictures at the ruins you visit.

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.