Art Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/28/2019 to 12/21/2019 with
Bard College: Berlin - Semester or year at Bard College Berlin
worthwhile good program
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Laundry and sheets provided! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Easy access to city with tram |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Overall pretty safe |
| 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) |
There is a meal plan, so I didn't need to buy anything. Otherwise food in berlin is cheap and accessible and delicious |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Please get a card/bank that has minimal fees for cash withdrawal abroad, Berlin is a big cash city, rarely are cards accepted, either take a lot of cash with you before hand or make sure atm fees won't overwhelm you |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
There are German courses but classes taught in english and most people in Berlin speak english. Learn some phrases but also not necessary |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | There are a lot of things to do take advantage and do research |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
