A fire grew in my soul for all of Austria Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The courses are extremely interesting, very hands-on, and catered to the region. Course field trips were normal, and most of what you learned could be seen later while walking through the city.

On-site administration of your program

The staff took care of every single need. They are amazing at their jobs, and they were so professional. It was very easy to feel like an adult with them, because they gave us a lot of responsibility without leaving us or being too smothering. I can only praise them!

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I was placed in a hostel in a Catholic church, in which there was student housing on the top floor. I lived with musicians from all over the world, and the location was ideal. You could walk right out of your door and be directly in the middle of the city.

I personally have a dairy and gluten intolerance. Austria has an abundance of cheese, yogurt, and bread - all things that I can't eat. Since there was hardly any fresh fruit or veggies, I had a difficult time finding food that fit my allergies. Luckily there was one store that had gluten free food and soy yogurt, but not much else. I learned how to be comfortable with eating potatoes, rice, and meats quite often.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I learned German for many years before coming, so it was easy for me to meet people. For those who don't speak German, you are still in luck because basically everyone under 30 can speak English. I found a group of people with the same interests of Christian faith. Plus, we are offered a free sports class, so a bunch of people in our study abroad group took a sword fighting class!

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

It was very accessible. A nasty bug was in Salzburg while we were there, and many of us got sick. However, it was very easy to get to the doctors, get treatment for cheap, and the insurance was also a breeze, but the thanks goes to the staff!

Salzburg is extremely safe. Naturally, late at night, don't be a female walking around alone near the bars. I never feared my safety while waking around in Salzburg. Bike theft is common though!

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

2.5

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

5. I used my German to talk to locals, to translate for the Americans, for some of my classes, and whatever else I wanted to do.

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• Dorm
• Hostel

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• Americans
• International Students

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• Americans

• The opportunies in Salzburg
• The diversity of the people and locations
• The people I have met form America, Austria, and International students

• Less smokers please!

The Avid Adventurer