Study Abroad in Germany: an amazing experience trip Past Review
By aaron.skutt (Berea College) - abroad from 06/02/2014 to 07/02/2014 with
Study Abroad in Germany! Programs and Reviews!
A few friends both American and German, use of language, history and an awesome time
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Great professors and great material with many learning opportunities throughout the city |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
four people to a small room, but if you plan it right you'll never be in it anyways. the hostel was very neat and clean, so you could hardly ask for better out of a large class. |
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if you don't mind a continental breakfast the rest is up to you. nearby grocers and restaurants everywhere. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
most people spoke English, and were very polite. |
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| 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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 800$ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Definitely go to the grocery stores. the food is much cheaper there and much better, especially fruit. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| 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? | SPN 102 |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | look at common phrases. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | A bit more German and thing to do while in the city |
