Be Anything, Be Everything, Be Berlin Past Review
By Victor M (Economics., Austin College) for
IES Abroad: Berlin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Berlin is definitely one of the best cities I have lived in my life. Every week there is a festival, a concert, a parade or something going on. There is so much culture in Berlin that one is able to try something of every country. For example, I decided to learn Portuguese and take capoeira lessons. It is great to know that there are so many possibilities at hand in such an exiting city. I am definitely planning to come back some time soon for an internship or for my masters.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Some sport classes cost money which the program does not cover. Sometimes books must be purchased by the student themselves, especially if taking classes at the Universities. |
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? | German 202 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Most people speak English, but I forced them to speak German with me. German is required to be used everyday for classes and when interacting with the IES staff |
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Try anythings that grabs your attention. Do not do things in groups because you miss out on being more independent and finding your true self in another country. |
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