Greatest Time of my life!! Past Review
By Ryan Foss (University of the Incarnate Word) - abroad from 01/03/2019 to 05/10/2019 with
European Study Center: Heidelberg - Study Abroad in the EU
I found out what I want to do with my life.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
All the classes are wonderful. The classes are small enough that the professor is able to pay attention to everyone. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
N/A |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Great dorms. Outlets don't always work though |
| * Food: |
The food here is amazing!! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
They really did help me Immerse myself into the German culture |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
N/A |
| * Safety: |
The people at the ESC really do care about your safety!! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Everyone is so nice!!! Heidelberg is such a great place to study at!! |
Finances
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* 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) |
It tough to budget!! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $50-$100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Always get groceries. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
take the German class! |
| 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? | Spanish II |
| 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? | Watch German TV and read German books. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It's not easy to be half way across the world from your family. |
