Study Abroad in Vienna: An experience I will never forget! Past Review
By Anastasia H (Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State) - abroad from 01/15/2018 to 05/12/2018 with
IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
My experience abroad significantly enhanced my interpersonal communication skills and enabled me with a professional working knowledge of the German language. I gained a new perspective on the way I function in society and I had an amazing time filled with amazing experiences.
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? |
Health care issues were easily addressed and it was easy to find doctors and resources. |
| * Safety: |
Very safe city |
| 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) |
Vienna is a bit expensive compared to most cities in America, but you can definitely make it work. |
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 |
There was a strong emphasis on German language learning |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | German 3 |
| 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? | Don't be afraid to use your language skills in public and take courses with language learning components. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew more about all the cultural experiences in Vienna and the opportunity to travel. |
