Semester in Germany Past Review

By (HISTORY., Tufts University) for

Tufts Programs Abroad: Tufts in Tübingen

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, I just wish I had gone to a different part of Germany. I improved my German language skills and I got to travel to many other places I wanted to go to.

Personal Information

The term and year this program took place: Spring 2009

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Ute did a fantastic job!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

kind of a dump <br /><br /> My dorm was a dump and pretty far away from anywhere I wanted or need to go.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I just wasn't happy living in Tuebingen, and although the Tufts in Tuebingen program did their best to make it a good experience, I wish that I had studied abroad in a larger city in a different part of Germany.

* 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? No

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? 50 to 100 euros, but I ate in restaurants a lot just for something to do.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
Language acquisition improvement?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? get out of Tuebingen as much as possible.