Past Review

By (economics and environmental studies, Tufts University) for

University of Fribourg: Fribourg - American College Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was awesome. It gave me a worldly perspective, fluency in French, and plenty of travel, skiing, and chocolate enjoyment.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: Universite de Fribourg
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

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Dorm with university students, brand new building. <br /><br />

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Switzerland is an expensive country, it was really difficult at first, but you get used to it and appreciate American prices when you get back.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook at home as much as possible and shop for food at Migros!

Language

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students