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4.91 / 5 based on 14 reviews
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athensfiend
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN, United States
Social Work, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
To get a greater appreciation of the Greek culture
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Personal comments
It was really great to be able to live among Greeks rather than spending all my time with fellow Americans
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athensfiend
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN, United States
Social Work, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Must go see something in the Herodeus Atticus Theater and walk around as much of the city as possible.
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athensfiend
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN, United States
Social Work, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
take a class about modern Greece. It will help you understand what is going on around you.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
leave plenty of time for travel
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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athensfiend
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN, United States
Social Work, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
You'll be able to find someone who speaks English anywhere you go.
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athensfiend
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN, United States
Social Work, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Take pictures of family and familiar music
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I loved it and I'd highly recommend it.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
The Greek food alone is enough of a reason to study there.
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athensfiend
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN, United States
Social Work, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Things are cheaper in Greece
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Food, Overall, Nightlife, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Don't bother with hostels in Greece. Hotels are just as cheap.
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