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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:
Erica M. (Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota) on September 11, 2011
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2011-05-26 |
| * End Date: | 2011-06-27 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I felt that I received an adequate amount of homework for the types of classes I took and the level of those classes. The teaching methods were good-different than here, almost more laid back, but studying was still required. I felt that I learned more hands on than I do here in the US and was able to comprehend more things just by physically going to a museum or seeing certain festivals. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
We were able to go and see the supervisors and academic leaders whenever we needed to. It was a very short walk from our dorm and they were very helpful and accommodating. |
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Housing was great, I felt very safe there and met a lot of really interesting people. I had to buy my own food, but was able to rent cookware and such. |
| * Food: |
The food was amazing there-I don't think there was one bad thing that I had. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Nightlife and tourist attractions were above and beyond. There was never a dull moment in Salzburg, and even for classes we took some really fun field trips. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Doctors were available to us whenever, we were shown where they were. Luckily, I had no safety or health related issues when I was there, but if I did, I know that I would have felt safe. |
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* Home Institution Advising:
How well did University of North Dakota 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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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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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? | Yes. I would go back in a heartbeat. This was hands down the best decision I have ever made. I made so many new friendships and connections that I know will last a lifetime. I am glad I got to experience new culture and a new way of life in Europe. |