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Salzburg Is Now A Home Away From Home
AIFS: Salzburg - University of Salzburg
Program Information
Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of Austrian culture, a wealth of cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee.
The Resident Director organizes a variety of activities which usually include:
* Salzburg city tour
* Visit to local pastry ... More
| Provider: | AIFS |
| Location(s): | Salzburg, Austria |
| Year Founded: | 1964 |
| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
Lauren D. (Communication Studies, Illinois State University) on July 27, 2011
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2011-05-26 |
| * End Date: | 2011-06-27 |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Professor was exceedingly helpful and interested in students. Subject matter was relevant and easily learned. Very manageable workload. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Program leaders were always available for questions and were there every step of the way. Very friendly staff interested in all students. |
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very safe area, great location, helpful staff and maintenance |
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great food! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Great to meet other Americans as well as experiences with local citizens |
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* Home Institution Advising:
How well did Illinois State University prepare and support you for your time abroad? |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Each meal was around 8 euro, so roughly 12 dollars. I would spend about 200 dollars per week maybe more with gifts |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I did not anticipate spending as much as I did on gifts. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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A Look Back
| * If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same program? | Yes |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | Learned a lot about myself as well as developed a passion for different cultures and traveling. |