Past Review

By (Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering., The University of Texas at Austin) for

IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

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

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The class was great

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Our hosts did not seem to be attentive to us

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Durergasse 18 <br /><br /> The housing was fantastic

* Food:

I had no issues with the food

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Graz trip was great, Friday trips were great, walking tours were great, boat tour was terrible

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt really safe. The only time I didn't feel safe was when I was in Prague.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I would eliminate the boat tour. Also, I would eliminate the German lessons (even though they were great). I think they were too expensive.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Do it!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Engineering Design Graphics

Course Department: M E 210
Instructor: Billy Wood
Instruction Language: English
Comments: The course was great
Credit Transfer Issues: No