A great experience! Past Review
By Debora A (Webster University) - abroad from 08/18/2016 to 10/15/2016 with
Webster University: Athens - Odyssey in Athens
Webster Athens was part of my Global MA program through Webster University, so I only spent two months in Athens but it was wonderful. I learned a lot about the culture, the people, and also Webster Athens provided me with plenty of opportunities to explore outside of Athens as well.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing is fantastic and in walking distance of the campus. Be sure to bring an extra set of sheets and a blanket with you, as well as a keychain or a lanyard for your keys. If you ever have any problems with your housing, don't be afraid to ask-- the staff is incredibly helpful! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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Athens is incredibly safe. All you have to worry about is pickpocketers, but other than that, I never felt unsafe, no matter the hour. |
| 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) |
Athens is surpisngly cheap, when it comes to groceries and food in general!. I really only spent money on the occasional weekend trip throughout Greece. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | If you can, cook meals together with your fellow study abroaders. Not only will it save you money, it is also a great bonding experience. Do all the trip and field trips with fbe a school, because you'll either get into places for free or incredibly cheap. Also never go anywhere without your student ID, and always ask if there is a student discount. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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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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Other Program Information
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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? | To pack less! There are plenty of stores in Athens with affordable clothes if you need to buy more. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
