Eye opening and adaptive Past Review
By A student (University of the Incarnate Word) - abroad from 08/20/2018 to 12/14/2018 with
European Study Center: Heidelberg - Study Abroad in the EU
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to live on my own and do things by myself as well as read the people around me. This is worthwhile because I can take these skills anywhere.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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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? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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? |
No
I like to try new things. If it was consecutive semesters, then yes I would choose the same program. However, I am unable to do so. Therefore I would look to see my other options. |
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? | €150-€200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Write out what you’re going to spend each week. Get the amount that you’re bringing abroad and divide that by the time you’re here |
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? | Beginner |
| 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? | A1 |
| 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? | Find a local friend |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | What time classes started and ended. I had a class at the SRH that was from 7:45-12:45 and missed several classes simply because I had to wake up at 6 each morning and stay attentive until 14:00. My body was tired. Once the ESC block started we didn’t have to get up as early but 6-8hours of consecutive class time is exhausting |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
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