This was a life-changing event Past Review
By A student (Voice and Opera., Ithaca College) - abroad from 01/11/2012 to 05/20/2012 with
IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned more about myself as a person, friend, and musician. This was the best thing I've ever done for myself, and I made lifelong friends.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Vienna was a very safe city. I never felt threatened or unsafe. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 50-75 euros a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Wait to buy things that you REALLY want. It can be very tempting to want to buy tons of souvenirs, but a if you wait a little while, you'll find even more, cooler things that you'll want more. Also, try restricting yourself to a reasonable weekly budget. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| 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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | German 102 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Get out there and speak! It can be very intimidating, but putting yourself into situations where you need to use the language is the best way to learn it. Living with an RA is also immensely helpful in learning the language. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew how awesome the Vienna faculty were. They were a great resource. |
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