A truly unforgettable experience Past Review
By Kelsey B (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 gained a sense of independence from this trip that you can only get from an experience like this. It was absolutely worthwhile, and I would stay for another semester if I could!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration is very friendly and helpful. The interns are always there to help, whether it be with travel plans, doctors appointments, or just general questions. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The rooms are fully equipped and comfortable to live in. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The Germans are friendly, but I've found it difficult to interact with them at times. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
I have never felt unsafe here. |
| 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | about $100 |
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 |
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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? | None |
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
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I spoke more German. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
