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Berlin: A Time Well Spent Past Review

By (International Studies and Political Science, Miami University of Ohio) for

IES Abroad: Berlin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
YES! YES! YESSSSSS!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The workload was definitely doable. It allowed students to learn things within the classroom and then see examples on the streets of Berlin.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I have absolutely NO COMPLAINTS concerning the Program Administration. Ella and John were the most hopeful people I have ever met abroad, especially Ella, and they were always available if you needed help.

* 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
Language acquisition improvement?

I spoke German with my host mom but I would have wished to have more interaction with German students.

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? GOOOOO!!! You will not regret going to Berlin with this program. The Programs Administration is the most helpful I have ever come across, they will even help you when your home university forgets about you. The city itself is probably the most fascinating city in Europe, there was never a dull moment in Berlin. Be prepared to get out there, because you wont see anything if you stay locked up in your room.