Germany: Excellent Experience and Broadened Perspective Past Review
By Christine J (Economics., Wellesley College) for
IES Abroad: Freiburg - Environmental Studies & Sustainability
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes - broadened my perspective, gained in-depth understanding of the EU and basic knowledge of German language, exposed to different cultures through frequent travelling, memorable experiences!
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | mostly informed depends on students (much cheaper if cook than purchase meals) |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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