Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing Journey that complete my 2018 Past Review

By (Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State) - abroad from 08/31/2018 to 12/15/2018 with

IES Abroad: Freiburg - Language & Area Studies

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Always respect the person, the culture and the country, no matter how different you are; because you would want the same thing back.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* 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
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • small-size program
  • good communication
  • offer enrichment events
* What could be improved?
  • the same content class could be separate into two different-leveled class to improve student performance
  • it would be better if there can be more time left for student before program ended to prepare for return
  • make sure school meeting and evening do not often overlap with late/night classes
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I can get more information regarding the transportation method and dining options&expectations