The trip of all trips Past Review

By (Fort Lewis College) - abroad from 02/14/2017 to 04/30/2017 with

European Study Center: Heidelberg - Study Abroad in the EU

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned more about myself and thats whats most important

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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?

Our landlord was too high maintenence

* Food:

Best pretzels and schnitzel in all the continenets

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Didnt mingle too much with other german locals except for high school round table but besides language seeking I have immersed well with the rest of the culture

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

No health problems

* Safety:

Very safe no incidents

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Great structure

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? 500€
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save your coins live off bread and sink water you will go far

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

We used a few phrases not many I wish I had learned numbers

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? I have never taken a previous language
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Dont stop once you arrive keep practicing

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* 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?
  • The Excursions
  • The Fine Dining
  • The Forced Friendships
* What could be improved?
  • More Outside integration of other students
  • The weather haha
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much you had to rely on public transportation and how you really need to focus on living in the moment rather than catching it on your phone

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The 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.