Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Ich liebe Freiburg Past Review

By (Indiana University - Southeast) - abroad from 05/24/2016 to 07/17/2016 with

IES Abroad: Freiburg Summer - European Union: Politics & Economics

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
What did I gain? Bravery. Now that I'm back home, I face everything with a "If I went to Germany, I can totally do this." mentality. It was the most amazing summer of my life.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Housing at The Fizz
  • Field trips
  • The food!
* What could be improved?
  • Number of classes per week
  • Attendance policy
  • Course load
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Freiburg is not always sunny and you should pack accordingly!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.