IGE Vienna - Get all of Europe with one city. Past Review

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Institute for Global Education / IGE: Study Abroad in Vienna

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes! It is a great opportunity to learn about other cultures and meet new people.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The city of Vienna was used as the classroom. Classes often took places in museums.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Excellent on site support, weekly dinners, and group travel.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Weekly dinners in authentic, Austrian restaurants.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Great experiences and travel opportunities.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Vienna is one of the safest cities in the world.

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
Language acquisition improvement?

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? If you like to travel, stay in Vienna (Central Europe)