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Great Semester in Vienna Past Review

By (Urban Studies, Trinity University) - abroad from 01/11/2017 to 05/20/2017 with

IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I thought it was really worthwhile to experience another country while I am still young and trying to figure out what I want to do in the next decade.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

There was a wide variety of classes to choose from and the advisors in Vienna are extremely helpful in academics and life in Vienna.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Great staff that was very helpful and always wanted to make sure that you were safe and enjoying yourself.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The apartment I stayed in was very nice and was in a great location

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

Vienna isn't the cheapest city, but there are plenty of ways to save money.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 150

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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? Intermediate

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The other students
  • The city of Vienna
  • The IES staff
* What could be improved?
  • Help students get cheaper public transportation
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Don't stress about finding people to travel with while abroad. Basically everyone wants to do it and it is easy to make friends by traveling together.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.