Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Salzburg 2014 Past Review

By (Music Ed/Computer Science, Trinity University) - abroad from 05/22/2014 to 06/25/2014 with

KIIS: Salzburg - Experience Salzburg (Summer)

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a greater perspective on the world and it was definitely worth it.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I gave an 80 because while courses were intensive, it didn't feel overwhelming at all.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It wasn't what I was used to but I feel like it was great for where we were.

* Food:

So good.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

My only problem was that I didn't speak enough German.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I didn't have any problem but the insurance card sounded very impressive.

* Safety:

Salzburg felt extremely safe, even in the late night hours.

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)

Half of our meal were prepaid and supermarket foods were very reasonably priced.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? ~$100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buying sandwich supplies is the cheapest way to go.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Location
  • Food
  • Faculty
* What could be improved?
  • Better wifi at the hostel.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? There is nothing that I can think of. What I didn't know before, I'm glad I learned in Salzburg.

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!