The Hills Were Truly Alive Past Review
By Jairen R (Spanish Language and Literature., Berea College) - abroad from 05/24/2013 to 06/27/2013 with
KIIS: Salzburg - Experience Salzburg (Summer)
It was worthwhile. It truly was. My heart will always have a place for Austria.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Food: |
But being forced to go out into the city every night to find dinner was ridiculously costly. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We didn't even receive a crash course in German. I felt like an American the whole time I was there. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I'm not really sure, I didn't have a problem that needed healthcare. |
* Safety: |
Don't walk around on your own past dark. There will probably be drunk, homeless, or disturbed people walking around, but they are deterred by groups. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
I ended up running out of money during the problem and requested an emergency loan so I could eat. |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About $300 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | In Salzburg, some of the best places to eat are the Kebap stands and My Indigo. Not only are they cheap (well, cheapER), but they're good. My Indigo is also healthy. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? |
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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? | German is important in a German-speaking country. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |