Heidelbergy, Germany: a small fairy tale tow Past Review

By (Economics., Barnard College) for

Heidelberg University: Heidelberg - American Junior Year Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It was safe. However, it was far from everything including class and nightlife. My roommate didn't like to interact and was very private. There was no internet access. She started hiding her pots and pans at some point during the semester and kept her microwave in her room.

* Food:

eat at the Mensa and cook. Eating out is pricey for the quality that you get.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Very safe

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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? 50 Euros
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? It really depends on how much you want to travel.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Intermediate
Language acquisition improvement?

I used it in everyday interactions and in some smaller classes. Most people spoke English, but my roommate didn't. I, however, did not see my roommate very often. I used it the most in a German bible study I was in.

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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