European Semester January 07, 2023

By (Computer Science, Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/01/2022 to 12/16/2022 with

Aquincum Institute of Technology / AIT - Budapest: - Creativity in Computer Science & Software Engineering

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I think I learned a lot about independence and living on my own in addition to academic requirements. It was definitely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I learned a lot in all of my classes and made some great friends. I loved living in an apartment.

Finances

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • other students in the program
  • classes
  • being in europe
* What could be improved?
  • nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? nothing

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

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Data Science

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Comments: Teacher mostly just talked at us. Very knowledgeable.
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Design Workshop

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Comments: Instructor was super knowledgeable and willing to help tackle difficult issues. Class was fun and engaging.
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Computer Graphics

Course Department:
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Comments: Instructor was very knowledgeable and happy to help outside of class. It was difficult to keep the entire class together following a code base.
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Cryptography

Course Department:
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Comments: Class was boring. Just lecturing from slides. Professor was knowledgeable on the subject.
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