A semester of fun December 15, 2023

By (Psychology, Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/29/2023 to 12/22/2023 with

Bard College: Berlin - Semester or year at Bard College Berlin

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much from my non-American friends about the world, so 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.

Good, but easy

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

No heat for a month

* Food:

Small portions but good otherwise

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Didn’t know language, otherwise good

* 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 LOVED IT

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $150

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • The city
  • Students
  • Ceramics class
* What could be improved?
  • Heating in dorm
  • Location closer to city
  • Food
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? i am not sure to be honest

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.