Great oppportunity not wasted. Past Review

By (Finance, Financial Services, Universidad Anáhuac) - abroad from 01/07/2016 to 05/14/2016 with

European Study Center: Heidelberg - Study Abroad in the EU

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
How to deal with language barriers.

Personal Information

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? No

As I said before, as a EUROPEAN Study Center I expected to meet and know people from all over the world, but mainly europeans... but in the end for the most part of it, the overall feeling of the program was like studying in the US.

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? None
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? Advanced french
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? Ask about the other students going to the same institution abroad, as a student from Mexico I expected to know people from all over the world ans to attend to class with them, but in the end all the other students are from the US, not a very european scenario.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • Europe
* What could be improved?
  • Publicity
  • Quality of courses
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Instead of European Study Center, American Study Center based in Europe.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Intl business

Course Department: Business
Instructor: Stephen King
Instruction Language: ENglish
Comments: not challenging, participatewd the same as i do in my home institution and we were assesed with tests.
Credit Transfer Issues: I have not transferred credits yet. We are still here at ESC.