A Cultural Experience Past Review

By (Montana State University - Bozeman) - abroad from 08/20/2018 to 12/14/2018 with

European Study Center: Heidelberg - Study Abroad in the EU

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Through my study abroad experience, I learned how to become more independent, and adaptive. I had the chance to see many countries and cultures, while keeping on top of my school work. I would recommend studying abroad to anyone, it is truly an amazing experience.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I think the program was slightly unorganized. We got out class schedules a few days before classes already started, and many students had to deal with overlapping classes. There were also many miscommunications to the classes that were actually offered.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I wish we had more integration with German students.

* 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 would pick a program with more integration with local students, and larger classes. I like being in a diverse classroom setting, with more than a couple of students. I also like having a campus and other places to start.

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? 100

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No
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? None

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?
  • Convenient Travel
  • Long weekends
* What could be improved?
  • Buy all students a tram ticket
  • Provide Schedule to students earlier
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew we would not have any integration with German students our age.