Once in a life time experience Past Review
By A student (Accounting and Related Services., The College of New Jersey) - abroad from 08/24/2013 to 12/21/2013 with
European Study Center: Heidelberg - Study Abroad in the EU
I got to experience so many new places and it was so exciting to travel around Europe.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Classes were nicely paced but the level of the tests were alot higher than the level of teaching |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
So incredibly helpful!!! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The rooms were amazing and the house is in a perfect location. |
| * Food: |
Had to cook our own so it was a little iffy sometimes but i survived. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We interacted with locals but i still felt like an outsider. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had to make some trips to the dentist and doctor but it went well and they were helpful and sent an intern to translate for me. I didnt have any problems at all. |
| * Safety: |
I felt very safe in Heidelberg, there isnt a time I can think of where I was uncomfortable. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
And it was in Euros not dollars |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | around 250 average |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Really decide what you need and compare prices and budget yourself for big trips you may want to take |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | To plan more things that i wanted to do, I feel like I may have wasted some weekends while I was here |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe 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. |
