Honeymoon with God! Past Review

By (Accounting and Theology, Franciscan University of Steubenville) - abroad from 08/27/2011 to 12/17/2011 with

Franciscan University of Steubenville: Gaming - Austrian Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My life was transformed in this semester. I was stretched in ways I never could have been if I had not gone abroad. I learned about myself, what I want out of life, my Catholic faith, new cultures, the world, and the list goes on!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

OUT OF THIS WORLD!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very organized!!!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Unbelievable experience to walk the halls and to live in the rooms of a 700 year old monastery!

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The small town made me feel apart of the community and it gave me a taste of home!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I never felt unsafe while in Gaming! While traveling you just had to be smart about your choices.

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

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's all about making a budget and sticking to it. Sometimes it's ok to go outside of it if you have that flexibility. You're only doing this once, so make it a memory! This is why we save!

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? about $115 each week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Keep track of your spending!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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? intermediate level
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Just know the basics!

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Theology and faith
  • Austria and travel
  • Community
* What could be improved?
  • Meeting fellow students in the program
  • Food
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You only get one chance to do this, so do all you can and never look back!