Don't miss this Study Abroad Experience! Past Review
By A student (Physics, Business, Hamline University) - abroad from 08/15/2011 to 12/18/2011 with
Hamline University: Cologne - Cologne Business School
I learned so much about other cultures and how they live and work, as well as much more. It was absolutely worthwhile!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The professors were good for the most part, although the academic rigor was not what I was used to at my home university. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Hartwig is awesome and the tours he takes you on are very informative and a lot of fun. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The dorms were terrific! I met so many awesome people there, some of whom I still talk to today! |
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German food is awesome! I didn't dislike anything that I had there. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I really felt like I was a part of Cologne and the people there are really nice. Tip: Schmidt Party Service near Chlodwigplatz has awesome food for a reasonable price and a great staff! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
No Issues. |
| * Safety: |
No incidents at all. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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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 |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | German 4 |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How much fun it was going to be. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe 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. |
