I have seen heaven, it's in Vienna! Faculty-led Psychology in Austria Past Review
By Leigh B (history, Southwest Tennessee Community College) for
Study Abroad Programs in Austria
I couldn't be more pleased with my study abroad experience. I am more aware of our country's membership in the global community.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
This was a wonderful experience. The classes were very interesting and informative. We had 3 hour classes Monday thru Friday with quizzes daily and exams weekly. We also used our new knowledge daily in our excursions. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Our program size was perfect. My expectations were exceeded. |
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* Housing:
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| * Food: |
The food couldn't have been better. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I really enjoyed learning about the Austrians burial customs. The tour of the Old Jewish quarter and the Mozart tours were great. My favorite tour was of the catecombs under St. Stephensdom. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe here and had no health issues. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I spent about $300 a week. You had options for food and could spend more or less as you choose. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I really didn't have any unaticipated expenses. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
My class was Psychology but we were in a country whose language is different from mine. I did learn a few words of German. I found that often the Austrians spoke some English but even if they didn't we had no problem communicating. |
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