Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was an amazing life changing experience August 03, 2023

By (Internship, Brandeis University) - abroad from 05/21/2023 to 07/21/2023 with

IES Abroad: Vienna Summer - Internship

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained so many different skills that I will be able to use when I go back into the school and work environment

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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

All the staff members who were a part of the program were amazing and so helpful. I loved the internship that they found for me. I loved everything about the program

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? around 150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save up before and budget before you go and you can also get some student discounts while your there.

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? None
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? o
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Just really try to immerse yourself and try not to use English as much.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* 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?
  • the people
  • the internship
  • the country
* What could be improved?
  • the kitchens
  • nothing
  • nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Some more German

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!