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By (Banking and Finance, University of the Incarnate Word) - abroad from 08/29/2012 to 12/22/2012 with

European Study Center: Heidelberg - Study Abroad in the EU

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The overall culture was interesting and I learn a lot about it first hand.

Review Photos

UIW European Study Center: Heidelberg- EU Studies, European Business, and IR Photo UIW European Study Center: Heidelberg- EU Studies, European Business, and IR Photo

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

All the staff memebers make you fell welcome and are very helpful to your accommodations.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It's like living in a castle...just awesome.

* 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:

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Between 200 Euro and 250 Euro
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? The supermarkets have cheap food to make and cook. I would advise to maybe doing that a couple times a week to save money for other expenses.

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

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? German II
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Everyone communicate well.
  • Trips were good.
  • Transportation is good.
* What could be improved?
  • Faster Internet.
  • TV Room is too far down the basement.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Better German language.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.