Heidelberg Germany Past Review

By (The College of New Jersey) - abroad from 08/24/2016 to 12/17/2016 with

European Study Center: Heidelberg - Study Abroad in the EU

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned many different skills while embraces different culturals

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Dr. Becker is a dedicated professor, but can be disorganized at times. Along with this, her work load is a bit heavy for a study abroad program.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Wifi and Hot Water was a little shaky at times

* Food:

Very cheap food at the local grocery stores

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Experiential learning exposed me to many different palces

* 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

I dont think I have enough time to do so

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? I spent about 250 dollars a week.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save as much money as possible if you want to travel alot, otherwise the food is very and living expenses in Heidelberg is pretty cheap.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

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?
  • Traveling
  • Exmbracing Culturals
  • Making new friends
* What could be improved?
  • Living Conditions
  • Academic options
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/A

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.