I achieved my goal to develop German friendships and "feel" German. Past Review
By Dan C (Music, German Studies, Tufts University) for
Wayne State University: Junior Year in Munich
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2008 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
If you want to rigorous experience, you can have it. I chose to get the most out of my time in Munich. But there are ways to just have fun. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The staff was superb and friendly, though even they got swamped with work at times. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I would have preferred living with a host family because the dorm was somewhat solitary. But I can't complain. <br /><br /> The spaceshuttle bathrooms are awesome. Personal kitchen, albeit small, is also a nice touch. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
German doctors can be, let's say, iffy. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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? | I like to eat well and attend musical performances, so I ended up spending a good deal, particularly on the latter. Many friends got by with smaller amounts. Be aware of Kautionen (deposits) for rooms (150Euro) and other items. |
Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
If your goal is learning German, you can learn German. But that has to be an active attempt. |
Other Program Information
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