Learned intercultural communication as well as german linguistic skills Past Review

By (University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire) - abroad from 01/02/2017 to 05/31/2016 with

Speak + Write Marburg: Intensive German in Marburg

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
YES!

Review Photos

Speak + Write Marburg: Intensive German in Marburg Photo

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

I would rank it a 10/10 because I was able to learn so much, not only about Germany and the german language, but also many other countries and culutres due to the international students in my first two classes.

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? Cook meals at home when you can.

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? A 200 level
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? Get a tandem partner and meet people from the country

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Freedom with guidence
  • Bettering German skills
  • Learning about many different countries
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing, I wanted to stay there
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The weather was colder than I was expecting.