Studying abroad in Salzburg was an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience! Past Review

By (Music., Berea College) - abroad from 05/24/2013 to 06/27/2013 with

KIIS: Salzburg - Experience Salzburg (Summer)

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The importance of Mozart. The importance of exploring an unknown area. It was extremely 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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* 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:

Make sure you keep your belongings close to you.

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? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Get tap water when you go out to eat. Share a meal with people and split the cost.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No
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? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
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? Learn the basics of German before you get to Salzburg. Internet access is very limited in Salzburg, so trying to learn a language online while you are over there is nearly impossible.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Professor Bernardo Scarambone
* What could be improved?
  • Planning
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Taking a class that lasts until 3:00 pm was a bad idea because I didn't get to explore as much as I wanted to.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Mozart by Mozart

Course Department: Music
Instructor: Bernardo Scarambone
Instruction Language:
Comments: Professor Scarambone was the best professor I've ever had. He made continuous efforts to keep his students engaged and to encourage them to explore everything in Salzburg. The class wasn't too difficult, but it was really entertaining to learn about Mozart's past. This was, by far, the best music course I've ever taken.
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