Studying in Greece changed my life and gave me lifelong friends. Past Review
By Hillary A (Communication:Public Relations, University of Indianapolis) for
Webster University: Athens - Odyssey in Athens
I feel like I gained so much from this study abroad trip. I learned qualities that the Greeks have that Americans do not have. Meeting so many people from so many different countries was the best part of the experience. Also living in a foreign country and it becoming my second home. I know that I can alway go back there and feel comfortable and know where I am going and where to find things if I ever go back to Athens (which I hope I do). I can see myself living there and working there for more of my early 20's.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The school system in Athens was more relaxed than in the United States. Although they take it very seriously, it is more of a relaxed environment, which I liked. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Dina and Tom were great! They both were available whenever you needed them and always took the time to help and answer questions. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Food in Greece was AMAZING. We were on our own for food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Italy and Ireland were for sure memorable events. Going out to late, long dinners with friends from America and Greece were rememberable. I can remember each and every one of them. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
The safety was questionable at times. But this was only because the riots/demonstrations were going on at this time. It was not the school/advisors fault at any time. |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I took the Greek 101 class and it very much helped with being able to learn and talk Greek around the city. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
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