Past Review

By Don S (Television/Radio, Ithaca College) for

IES Abroad: Freiburg - Environmental Studies & Sustainability

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

I had an absolutely wonderful experience - like many others, I considered my semester abroad one of the highlights of my college experience. I learned an incredible amount about the German language and culture, and about living in a different country in general. I can't speak highly enough about the wonderful staff and program at IES Freiburg. Einfach genial!

Personal Information

The term and year this program took place:	Fall 2009

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?	Lived with local university students in a suite arrangement in the sustainable housing community of Vauban. <br /><br />
* 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)
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?	Take advantage of the many excellent student discounts offered for most attractions!