Study ABroad at University of Salzburg Past Review

By (Spanish Language and Literature., Oklahoma State University - Stillwater) for

AIFS: Salzburg - University of Salzburg

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely. It could not have been more worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months
The term and year this program took place: Spring 2009

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The best experience of my life.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Everyone on staff with AIFS is amazing.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I could not have asked for a better living situation.

* 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:

Salzburg is one of the safest cities in the world.

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)

Language

Language acquisition improvement?

Everyone wants to speak English so it's difficult to practice German there. But I tried as best as I could and my language improved as a result.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
  • Americans
  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I would advise everyone to GO! It was the greatest experience of my life and I wish I could re-live it all over again.