Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing experience! I will definitely come back to Germany. Past Review

By (Business Administration, Management and Operations., Hamline University) - abroad from 01/28/2013 to 05/31/2013 with

Hamline University: Cologne - Cologne Business School

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
So much!! Learned a new culture, learned about international business and German business activities, met people from around the world, and jumped into culture through staying with a host family.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* 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? 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)

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Weekly tours with our coordinator!
* What could be improved?
  • CBS organization
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That the classes are graded nearly 100 percent on the final exam.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!