German Goethe Institut- fun and rewarding. Past Review
By Carlos A (Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University) for
Goethe Institute: Berlin - German Courses
I learned about the similarities between both the people of the country I was in, but also between the international students and myself. I felt more connected with the world.
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. |
Teacher was great, the material was manageable. Adding different games and changing the way concepts where taught throughout the day helped. A lot less stressful and information packed than a course at my university. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Could use better internet connection at the Institut and also inform students that are provided housing through the progam whether or not an internet connection will be available. |
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* Housing:
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| * Food: |
Try to go shopping more because Berlin has great food vendors. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Museums were lovely. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
No problems with health. Never felt my saftey was threatened, but still try not to travel alone at night. |
| 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 120 Euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try to budget groceries during the first week to avoid the trap of no work meals. Price can add up. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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