It was electric! September 30, 2022
By John T (International Business and Management, Dickinson College) - abroad from 02/01/2022 to 07/31/2022 with
Dickinson College: Bremen - University of Bremen
I learned more about myself and my personality and about the global world.
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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The overall educational experience was great. I really had to push myself in an academic setting because I learned in a different language and from different perspectives. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were great and super helpful with both extracurriculars and academics. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
They were also good, just wish I had more kitchen space. |
| * Food: |
The food is delicious. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt very socially integrated and consider Bremen my second home. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I did have to go to the hospital during my visit for a Rugby injury and they were super easy and helpful. |
| * Safety: |
I felt fairly safe during my time in Bremen, just stay clear of the Hauptbahnhof super late. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I just had such a great time and got to try so many new things that I will remember for the rest of my life. |
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) |
I was able to live pretty well on the student budget. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
Very frequently |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | German 250 |
| 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? | Just put in the effort. |
Other Program Information
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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? | The train schedule |
