Cultural immersion with the best views Past Review
By Haley LaFloure (Webster University) - abroad from 01/13/2019 to 03/18/2019 with
Webster University: Athens - Odyssey in Athens
I learned how to solve problems and think creatively in situations with cultural diversity as well as more understanding and appreciation for the culture.
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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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Truly an enthralling experience with strong cultural immersion & a great location |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Caring and genuine |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Perfect location |
| * Food: |
My favorite of all of Europe! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Thoroughly integrated with the Greek culture |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
No health issues but I felt equipped to handle them if any came about |
| * Safety: |
I always felt safe even at night! Buddy system is always good |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Absolutely! Greece has been my favorite country to live in and the Athens campus was welcoming and felt like home. |
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) |
I’ve never been good with budgeting but the food was always affordable and delicious |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Plan plan plan |
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 |
Encouraged always! |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
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? | European style |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
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. |
