Sausages Past Review

By (The College of New Jersey) - abroad from 05/25/2016 to 07/30/2016 with

European Study Center: Heidelberg - Study Abroad in the EU

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about European culture. It was definitely worthwhile since I also got course credits from my classes over the summer.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* 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

This was a very rewarding experience and we had ample time to travel to other parts of Europe on the weekends. You also have the option to explore within Heidelberg since transportation is very convenient.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook at the ESC instead of eating out!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • Ability to travel on weekends
  • Location of ESC to Heidelberg downtown area
  • Food!
* What could be improved?
  • Organization
  • Wifi
  • Trip planning
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That there is a lot of walking involved and you should bring bags that you can travel with within Europe!