Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Lets get schwifty Past Review

By (Marietta College) - abroad from 01/05/2017 to 05/12/2017 with

European Study Center: Heidelberg - Study Abroad in the EU

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was. I learned to respect new cultures

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Classes were stupid easy but it made it nice if you wanted to travel. The only intensive class was my optional German courses

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I was taller than my bed..

* Food:

They dont provide food. You have to go out and make your own. It can be a hard transition if youre coming from a meal plan

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The only foreigners I met through the program were from my German course that noone else did.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

My friends got good attention when needed

* Safety:

I felt protected by the interns. Strong female presences

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

I like the house alot and Heidelberg is the perfect mix of new and old

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)

I get creative

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100 euro
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy in bulk. Check directly with airlines for discounted tickets

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

My German school was amazing

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? None
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? Read childrens books and watch Netflix with German subtitles

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The teachers
  • The language school
  • The city
* What could be improved?
  • The orginization
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? BRING MONEY

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!