Salzburg Is Now A Home Away From Home Past Review
By Lauren D (Communication and Media Studies., Illinois State University) for
AIFS: Salzburg - University of Salzburg
Learned a lot about myself as well as developed a passion for different cultures and traveling.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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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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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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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* Health Care:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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