The Business of Austria Past Review
By John M (Accounting, Ball State University) for
KIIS: Bregenz - Experience Bregenz (Summer)
It was the first time that I had ever been out of the country and it was nice to experience another culture and see the the similarities and differences.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The host University was run by American professors so it was not much different than any other class I have taken. However, it focused much more on international studies. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program size was roughly 40 kids. It was a good amount of people. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
The Doner Kabob man was the best food I have ever had. If you go to Bregenz, Austria and don't eat one you didn't experience Bregenz. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The lake in Bregenz was a nice place to hang out after class and do homework. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
The city was very safe. I never felt unsafe. |
| 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) |
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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It is a once in a lifetime importunity. I do not regret it at all. I will never forget the experience I had abroad. Living with a host family was okay but I think living in dorms with other students would have built more relationships with the other students. |
