Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Traveling with an open mind Past Review

By (The College of New Jersey) - abroad from 08/27/2016 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?
Opened up my eyes and mind to the world

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.

Becker classes were tedious. Other classes easy

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

The food I cooked was delicious

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Never experienced

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

I loved this program and enjoyed my stay here but if I had the chance to study abroad again, I would want to see another country.

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? 175.00 dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Grocery shop and cook for yourself. Save your money for trips.

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?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
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?
  • Meeting new friends
  • Living on my own
  • Traveling
* What could be improved?
  • Application process
  • Communication between home institution and ESC
  • Class transfer transparency
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Learn more of the German language.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.