Past Review
By Elizabeth B (Community & Regional Planning/Urban Design, The University of Texas at Austin) for
University of Texas - Austin: Munich - Sustainable Architecture and Design in Munich
So many! Living in Germany was an incredible opportunity to learn about sustainability in practice, as well as enjoying the beauty and function of a dense, thriving urban area.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Oskar von Miller Forum <br /><br /> Oskar von Miller Forum, a collaborative research facility with dorm rooms for students and guest apartments for visiting researchers. We lived in the guest apartments. It was incredible! |
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Lots of meat and potatoes! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We had a great time overall! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
A few people had to visit doctors, but they had decent experiences. Munich, and Germany in general, felt very safe. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | We actually got more than we bargained for in the budget. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Don't miss this opportunity if it's offered again! |
