Life in Berlin Past Review
By Christine B (Urban Studies/Affairs., Trinity University) for
IES Abroad: Berlin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
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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 field trips and guest speakers were fabulous! Had excellent reading assignments and top notch instruction! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Program was incredibly well-run |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My host mother only spoke German and I only spoke English. But, it made for fascinating experience! |
| * Food: |
FOOD IN BERLIN IS AWESOME! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
They took us to Auschwitz! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
They really helped us understand the pharmacy system and how to utilize local doctors |
| 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? | Don't buy clothes. Wait before you buy something. Don't waste money on food. Buy bottles of alcohol and drink in parks-- as opposed to wasting money at bars. Don't tip the way we do in America. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Great for American students who rely upon English that are looking to have a blast in Europe. Hope you like rain! |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Modern German Jewish History |
| Course Department: | I do not remember |
| Instructor: | Wolfgang Bialas |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Fabulous, comprehensive course with great instructor. I miss this man! |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | Won't count for common curriculum credit |
