A great experience that showed me the culture of Germany. Past Review
By A student (The College of New Jersey) - abroad from 01/02/2019 to 05/10/2019 with
European Study Center: Heidelberg - Study Abroad in the EU
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes it was worthwhile. I learned some of the german language and was immersed in the culture.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
great administration |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
great housing |
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no food |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
fairly integrated |
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* Health Care:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I really enjoyed the experience |
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? | 200-300 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Plan your trips ahead of time and know how much you are going to spend. |
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 |
German class the professor only spoke German. |
| 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? | French courses in high school |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? |
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? | It would be slightly difficult to meet local students if you do not attend an immersion class at SRH. |
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