Pleasant Past Review

By (International Relations And Global Studies, The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 05/27/0013 to 07/06/2013 with

European University Viadrina: Frankfurt - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about different cultural perspectives and had the opportunity to practice speaking German. Yes.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The class simply required attendance and participation, but the papers assigned afterwards were extensive.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I liked the arrangement of the room, bathroom, and kitchen, but not the location of the dorm.

* Food:

German, Polish, and Turkish food are delicious.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

It depends on the amount of travel.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Bring a water bottle.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* 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?
  • Time to travel
  • Sightseeing
* What could be improved?
  • More information
  • Communication
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew about living in Berlin instead of Frankfurt (Oder).