Study Abroad in Bremen: Best Experience Ever!! Past Review

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/25/2016 to 12/20/2016 with

Jacobs University: Bremen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was able to travel all over Europe and meet a lot of wonderful people while I was in Bremen. It was definitely worthwhile!!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was and an academically rigorous school but I learned a lot

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Best. Housing. Ever.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Easy to integrate with the local culture.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

The healthcare was magnificent. I was even able to go to the dentist and did not pay out of pocket. It was much better than the healthcare that I had at home. I did not need any vaccines for this program.

* Safety:

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

I really enjoyed my time abroad in Bremen! It was a great experience and I would do it all over again if I could. I got to meet a lot of fabulous people and travel all over Europe. The classes were interesting and the teachers were really helpful!

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? about 15 euros
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't splurge on everything all at once. Also, you're given food on campus so just eat there to save money.

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? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? German A1.1
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Find students who speak the language you're learning and practice with them. Also, leave campus and explore the city of Bremen since most people speak German and a lot of the signs are in German.

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Location (Bremen)
  • The new people I met
  • The size of the school
* What could be improved?
  • Orientation week (some things were a bit much)
  • Intercultural training
  • nothing else comes to mind
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew to get an outlet converter in before coming (sounds silly but I completely forgot).