Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Studying abroad here was an experience of a lifetime. I love Heidelberg Past Review

By (Fort Lewis College) - abroad from 02/14/2017 to 04/30/2017 with

European Study Center: Heidelberg - Study Abroad in the EU

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about myself during this trip and how to be an effective leader. This was absolutely worthwhile. I had so much fun.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I loved having fort lewis professors with us. It made the experience unique

* 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? Yes

The ESC provided so much and more. Heidelberg is a safe and historical town. I love Germany and this was my favorite place. I'd live here again if I could.

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? 3500-4000
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save as much as you can and live within your means until you travel then go all out

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
  • Other
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
  • Local Town
  • Exursions and staff
* What could be improved?
  • Weekend Length
  • Communication
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I would have learned more german.

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.