Great location, great semester abroad!! Past Review
By Rene (Georgia State University) - abroad from 08/01/2018 to 12/31/2019 with
European Study Center: Heidelberg - Summer Program in the EU
I became more independent, traveled a ton, met new friends, and learned about German culture!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Teachers are engaging and courses are interesting! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everyone is very helpful and goes the extra mile to make sure you feel at home :) |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Dorm style, 2 kitchens and shared bathrooms (single-gender). Cleaning staff comes daily, so everything is always in good condition! |
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Some group meals are included, and the surrounding area has tons of restaurants and great supermarkets! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Sehr gut! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I didn't have any issues. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
Germany was surprisingly cheap for groceries and eating out! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 30-40 Euro |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | n/a I felt prepared. |
