Salzburg Austria: A City and Experience I'll Never Forget Past Review
By Romi L (German, California Lutheran University) for
AIFS: Salzburg - University of Salzburg
I gained a great sense of independence. I learned to budget and travel on my own. I loved the new persepctives and the way of life that I learned about and was immersed in.
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. |
It was very different from the United States system. The persepctive was very interesting and one I will never forget. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were very helpful. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was far from the city but I found that I enjoyed the walk to school and became friends with Austrians. |
| * Food: |
The meal card was helpful and I was able to buy groceries at my leisure. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
All the field trips and excursions enhanced the program and made it easier to travel. |
| * Safety: |
I felt safe and did not have to deal with any medical issues. |
| 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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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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* Where did you live?
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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 as much as you can and TRAVEL! Enjoy yourself! |
