GO TO GREECE!!! An experience you will never forget. August 13, 2022
By Elizabeth S (Biomedical Humanities (Pre-Med), Campbell University) - abroad from 05/22/2022 to 07/16/2022 with
Webster University: Athens - Odyssey in Athens
I learned so much about myself and the world around me. It was more than worth it.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Incredible professors, lots of resources, good balance between school and life |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I felt so welcomed immediately! I felt like the staff were people I could go to about any issues. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Convenient location, the apartment can be a little small but it does the job! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Becoming integrated with the culture is a process, but as long as you are open to becoming integrated, it is very duable. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had an emergency experience that required me to go to the ER and recieve treatment. Everything was super accesible and the insurance you get through the progam covered all but a small fee I paid for my prescriptions. All the healthcare workers spoke English as well so there was no problem communicating that. The Odyssey staff also assisted me in making sure I was okay as well. |
| * Safety: |
Athens is a very safe city. There is a large homeless population, but as long as you are mindful of your belonging, it is very safe. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Absolutely. Webster Athens is an incredible program. Everything about it was better than I ever could've imagined. |
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 spent about $2500-$3000 in additional expenses on the trip (food, drinks, shopping, excursions). However, food in Greece is really cheap and I chose to splurge more during the trip. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 300 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save up, because a lot of the food and experiences may be a once in a lifetime experience and you won't want to miss out. |
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 |
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| 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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 4 years of French |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Learn the Greek alphabet before! Don't be scared to speak Greek while you are there even though most people speak English. |
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? | I wish I knew a little more Greek before. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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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. |
