Ithaka - The Best Trip Ever Past Review
By Naomi S (Fairhaven, Western Washington University) for
Western Washington University: Ithaca, Greece - Sustainable Ithaca: Applied Studies in Mediterranean Sustainable Develop
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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. |
Overall, I would give this program the highest rating possible. The balance of work and play was perfect. Our cultural explorations and seminars were very interested and directly related to our field of work. There was a broad and varied range of projects, interests and abilities encompassed in this short program. If I could I would do the same program twice. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program size was perfect. Everyone in our group got along well and bonded like a family. Staying in such a close proximity to one another made this possible. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was a beautiful place to stay. The apartment went above and beyond my expectations with a view, a balcony and walking distance to everything. It really made me feel like part of the Greek community. |
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The food was good. Lots of Mediterranean options as well as American options. The pricing was similar to home. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Boat trips, hikes, church tours, and the beaches were all amazing! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe the whole time I was there. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
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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
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Do it. Don't think about the money, it's always worth it. Follow your dreams and your heart. |
