Study Abroad in Bremen: Best Experience Ever!! Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/25/2016 to 12/20/2016 with
Constructor University: Bremen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I was able to travel all over Europe and meet a lot of wonderful people while I was in Bremen. It was definitely worthwhile!!
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was and an academically rigorous school but I learned a lot |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Best. Housing. Ever. |
* Food: |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Easy to integrate with the local culture. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The healthcare was magnificent. I was even able to go to the dentist and did not pay out of pocket. It was much better than the healthcare that I had at home. I did not need any vaccines for this program. |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I really enjoyed my time abroad in Bremen! It was a great experience and I would do it all over again if I could. I got to meet a lot of fabulous people and travel all over Europe. The classes were interesting and the teachers were really helpful! |
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) |
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | about 15 euros |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't splurge on everything all at once. Also, you're given food on campus so just eat there to save money. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | German A1.1 |
How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Find students who speak the language you're learning and practice with them. Also, leave campus and explore the city of Bremen since most people speak German and a lot of the signs are in German. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew to get an outlet converter in before coming (sounds silly but I completely forgot). |