Study Abroad in Heidelberg: Worth it despite all the hassle. Past Review
By A student (Biology and German, St. Mary's College of Maryland) - abroad from 03/01/2013 to 07/26/2013 with
Heidelberg University: Heidelberg - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes.
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. |
The classes weren't rigorous but there was a large selection of classes to choose from. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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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) |
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| 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? | Eat at the Triplex Mensa, they have the cheapest food. (The food isn't good but it's what you pay for) |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | German literature? |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Talk to your german roommates in german, they're very friendly and are willing to help you with your mistakes. Also do the Tandem course, that allows you to talk one on one with a German native each week for an hour. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | I wish I was told the actual dates of my program a good deal ahead instead of being told about a month and a half before. |
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