Berlin Past Review

By (Trinity University) - abroad from 09/14/2015 to 09/14/2015 with

CIEE: Berlin - Open Campus Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes

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?

Unfair living situation, resolved for current students.

* 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? No

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook if you can.

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? Beginner

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
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Movies
* What could be improved?
  • _
  • _
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? _

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

German Cinema

Course Department:
Instructor: Martin Kley
Instruction Language: English
Comments: This was a fantastic course. It was intellectually stimulating. We took a deep and complex look at a vast amount of cultural and historical issues in the history of German Cinema. We also took a trip to see Murnau's Nosferatu, played in a local church, at night, with a band providing the backing music. This was a wonderful experience. I also really enjoyed taking part in the Berlinale film festival. We went to several screenings at the festival and attended press conferences with the directors and actors.
Credit Transfer Issues: