Study Abroad at Albert Ludwig Universitat Freiburg Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

As an American, my knowledge of how the European Union was founded and continues to work on a daily basis was quite limited. This program was one of the best experiences I have had academically as the learning in the classroom was compounded by the academic field trips throughout the EU showing its many facets in different types of European countries.

On-site administration of your program

The program was very good with paperwork and making sure that everything was accounted for.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Lived in a flat with 4 German college students- probably the best part of the experience and by the end of the program my better friends were local Germans and not Americans.

If you can cook you'll be fine. The local food was good though, especially the beer.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The city of Freiburg is more or less a large college city that is full of young students, cafes, bar, and great places to be.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

It is important to be smart, but never had a problem being an American.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

I admit did not speak much German because I was fortunate enough to have German roommates who spoke english, however many of my friends on the program who did want to spoke and learned a lot of German.