Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

If there is a city that I could call my second home, it is Berlin. Past Review

By (Berea College) - abroad from 06/06/2017 to 07/06/2017 with

KIIS: Berlin - Experience Berlin (Summer)

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This program taught me as much about myself as it did about history. I learned that I am a lot more corageous than I give myself credit for. It was comepletely worth it.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes were not too rigorous, so they alloted a lot of time for enjoyment of the material and excursions throughout the city.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I was put in a small hotel room with 3 other guys that I made lasting friendships with.

* Food:

The food was absolutely amazing. I miss it so much.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I spoke to and tried to converse with a new German person every day.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Berlin is an extremely safe city! I walked about at night on weekends with no problems.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $125-$150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Just be conservative with it!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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 excursions
  • The classes
  • The rooming situations
* What could be improved?
  • That time is alloted for rest and relaxation every now and again
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew more German. I wish I would have taken Intermediate German at least before I went.

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!