Awesome Past Review
By A student (International Relations And Global Studies, University of the Incarnate Word) - abroad from 08/24/2013 to 12/21/2013 with
European Study Center: Heidelberg - Study Abroad in the EU
I made new friends, had great experiences and adventures i will never forget. Must do, worthwhile times two.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It is lacking in this area, i feel that experiential learning was a waste of my precious time. If the class would have focused more in Germany and its culture, it would have been a lot better. Better selection of teacher needed from UIW. the TCNJ teacher was great and the teachers from the international house. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
very helpful, the best ones to go for anything would be Anja and Jason. The are great and a total asset to ESC. It would not be the same with out them |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
the dorm rooms are great, third floor showers need improvement. The kitchen is badly organized, missing stuff to clean, and basic utensils to cook. Cleaning staff will go on stoke if the kitchen is very messy. The house is amazing. |
| * Food: |
the food is great!! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Need to improve in this area, could make more events with the international house students and SRH. Mainly with the international house students. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I was lucky enough that I didn't need a doctor but everyone else said they were great. |
| * Safety: |
Safe, more than the U.S, could walk at anytime of the night or early morning with out any problems. the biggest issue would be that you forgot the key to your dorm. |
| 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) |
it is slightly expensive, since we live in a great city. Food is the most expensive so allocate a big chunk of money towards that. Other than that going out is not as expensive, traveling is cheap but not as cheap as you expect. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | i would spend like 30 euros every week and a half. i would spend around 50 to 100 euros a weeks. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | work a lot before you go, so you have a lot of money to experience everything. LIDL and Aldi are cheaper than Rewe |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| 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? | 0 |
| 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? | Go out with students from the SRH and International House, meet knew people |
Other Program Information
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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? | how expensive living was going to be |
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. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
culturology |
| Course Department: | govt |
| Instructor: | teachout |
| Instruction Language: | english |
| Comments: | it was an easy class but the teacher did not give guidlines to what he wanted for his asignments. creating confusion |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | no |
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Experiential Learning |
| Course Department: | govt |
| Instructor: | Serena |
| Instruction Language: | english |
| Comments: | it was not challenging just tedious. the location essay where a good idea and the field trips were great. The teacher was knowledgeable, she focused more on how we wrote ( teaching elementary level stuff.) Participated much the same as home. We were graded by papers, attendance, and participation |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | no |
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Art History |
| Course Department: | art |
| Instructor: | Orpel |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | the class was entertaining, not at all challenging, there are field trips, and he teaches about the architecture and art in the surrounding area. Evaluated by exams and some participation |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | no |
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organizational Behavior |
| Course Department: | business |
| Instructor: | Teachout |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Not challenging at all, made sometimes things relevant of the location. the teacher was knowledge. I participated less often teacher interrupts all the time so you are never able to make a full statement or finish any kind of sentences. Graded by papers and exams |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | no |
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German 101 |
| Course Department: | GER |
| Instructor: | Sophie Areschidze |
| Instruction Language: | English and German |
| Comments: | the class was very challenging, you have to put the time and energy to learn. It is not like classes in the U.S, She will expect you to learn German and fast. All instructions are given in German. Sophie was well prepared and knew what she was doing. Participation is key, graded on exams but will expect you to do the hw. I recommend to do all the hw and pay attention |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | no |
