amazing but expensive Past Review
By A student (The College of New Jersey) - abroad from 08/25/2016 to 12/17/2016 with
European Study Center: Heidelberg - Study Abroad in the EU
i learned how to be independent and open minded
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 interesting but my main complaint is with my finance professor. She lacks the knowledge needed to teach the class and everyone in my class can agree that we are struggling to learn all material. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I have been asking for staff to fix my heat since the 3rd week of housing hear, and they still have failed to accomodate me. My room is freezing and the construction early in the morning is a awful. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
i love heidelberg |
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? | alot |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | take out loans |
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 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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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? | that i shouldnt have been afraid of traveling abroad |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
