This past semester was above and beyond my expectations. Past Review
By Natalia K (SUNY - College at Geneseo) - abroad from 02/06/2012 to 05/18/2012 with
Webster University: Athens - Odyssey in Athens
After going abroad through Odyssey in Athens, I am grateful that I had the possibility to experience 4 months in Greece. The people made the trip wonderful and I definitely would do it again. I had trouble deciding if I wanted to go abroad but I do not regret my decision one bit.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The classes are not very rigorous and a textbook is not required. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Dina helped with everything and always with a smile. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved the way housing was organized. It was suite-style but in an apartment in the heart of the city. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I got sick during the beginning of the program and Dina helped with everything. I felt very comfortable. |
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| 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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | On average - 100. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bring toiletries with you and shop for groceries at the market. |
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 |
Mainly everyone spoke English. |
| 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 |
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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? | More information about the school. |
