Bremen: Challenging Yet Rewarding Past Review
By Brent t (Music performance - Organ, Trinity University) for
Dickinson College: Bremen - University of Bremen
Yes, it strengthened me as a person and opened my eyes to what's possible as I continue in school.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | University of Bremen, Bremen Music Conservatory |
| 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. |
Professors were extremely well-qualified and experts in their fields |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The coordinators and sponsors of this program are the most generous, kind, intelligent and dedicated in the world. I cannot speak highly enough of them. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Student apartments, single apartment. Somewhat small, would have preferred to have a roommate, but overall positive |
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Excellent food in Germany. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Great excursions to Vienna, Berlin and Brussels, great social environment and activities in the program. Movie nights, etc. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Utmost concern was always taken for our health, and any problems were addressed immediately |
| 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 40 euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | None |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
They have excellent German language classes in Bremen with dedicated teachers - always made available if needed |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | This program requires a lot of self-discipline, but if you're looking for both an intellectually and culturally stimulating experience, it is a great choice. |
