Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It.Was.Amazing. Past Review

By (The College of New Jersey) - abroad from 01/04/2017 to 05/13/2017 with

European Study Center: Heidelberg - Study Abroad in the EU

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I will gain diversity the most but also a lot more. It was completely worthwhile and I don't want to leave.

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.

It was hard, sometimes was exhausting but overall it was a good amount of courses and workload. Sometimes it was a little bit too much of workload.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

We werent provided food but culture food and groceries were better than the states

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It took a week but it was easily adaptable

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

My first week or two I had to go to the doctor and the interns really helped my situation and were caring about it. Made me feel really comfortable

* Safety:

Our house is in a perfect location, such a neighborhood feel

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

I love this place a lot. I love this country and they have only provided me with a great experience

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? $130-$300
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Just budget your weekly money before you come

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? 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? German is hard and even when you try to use it... Germans just stop you and use english

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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  • 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 location
  • The friendliness
  • The other internationals
* What could be improved?
  • Organization
  • Prior Organization
  • Bathrooms
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew more about the house and weather

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!