The most exciting and challenging six months of my life. Past Review

By (International Political Economy, Fordham University) - abroad from 02/05/2012 to 07/16/2012 with

Boston University: Dresden - Internship Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I greatly improved my German and learned much about how Europeans and Germans live. It was extremely worthwhile.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: Technische Universitaet Dresden
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
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? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? German Language and Conversation
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Spend an hour every day studying, listening and speaking.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Friends
  • Food
  • Traveling
* What could be improved?
  • Academic Preparation by On-Site Administration
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The structure of the courses at the University