Past Review
By Joseph G (Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering., The University of Texas at Austin) for
IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
Yes, it was very worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The class was great |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Our hosts did not seem to be attentive to us |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Durergasse 18 <br /><br /> The housing was fantastic |
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I had no issues with the food |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Graz trip was great, Friday trips were great, walking tours were great, boat tour was terrible |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt really safe. The only time I didn't feel safe was when I was in Prague. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I would eliminate the boat tour. Also, I would eliminate the German lessons (even though they were great). I think they were too expensive. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Do it! |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Engineering Design Graphics |
| Course Department: | M E 210 |
| Instructor: | Billy Wood |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | The course was great |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No |
