A Great Experience in Würzburg Past Review
By JosieKate Cooley (The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 09/01/2017 to 12/20/2017 with
Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg: Wurzburg - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how important it is for me to be surrounded by people I care about. I also learned that I can manage without these people. I got better at German, and I got experience interning at a smallish international company, which was invaluable. Overall it was worthwhile, and I'm glad I had those experiences.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Even if it wasn't always fun, I feel like it was a good learning experience. I liked getting to know what it's like to live in a foreign country, and now I know what to do differently next time a similar opportunity arises. |
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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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?
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| 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? | Intermediate |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The most difficult period of adjustment is the first few days / weeks. Almost everything in Germany is closed on Sunday. Planning and executing travel plans alone can be exhausting, and it's okay to miss a few sights. Europe will still be there in the morning. |
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