Breathtaking and life changing! Past Review
By Catie W (History and German, Eastern Illinois University) - abroad from 05/15/2015 to 06/05/2016 with
Eastern Illinois University (EIU): Berlin / Munich - History and Memory in the New Germany
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I embraced the culture and learned a lot about the culture in Germany, especially in different cities such as Berlin and Munich.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The instructors and students I experienced Germany with are now some of my greatest mentors and good friends. It took me outside of my comfort zone and I cannot wait to do it again! |
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? | a little under $100. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't but everything you see that you like! The experience is so much more than souvenirs. |
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?
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I loved it! |
| 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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Beginner German |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Just learn from your mistakes, you will be corrected and you move on. |
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish that I had known the language more fluently. Also, to study and look into the places you go before going because you appreciate it that much more. |
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