Berlin Adventure September 24, 2022

By (German, Middlebury College) - abroad from 03/28/2022 to 07/29/2022 with

Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Berlin

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a sense of independence and confidence in my language speaking ability.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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:

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)

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? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? 400
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students
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?
  • Language Immersion
* What could be improved?
  • Workload
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew more about the academic system in Germany and in this program, in terms of how grading, assignments, etc. work.

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:

Culture and Composition

Course Department: German
Instructor: Heike Fahrenberg
Instruction Language: German
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues:
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Demokratisierung in der BRD

Course Department: Politikwissenschaft
Instructor: Arnd Bauerkämper
Instruction Language: German
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues:
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Ambivalenz der Menschenrechte

Course Department: Politikwissenschaft
Instructor: Judith Möllhoff
Instruction Language: German
Comments:
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