Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Ups and Downs August 03, 2022

By (German, Middlebury College) - abroad from 03/30/2022 to 07/25/2022 with

Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Mainz

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about the diversity of the world and my personal adaptability. I'm glad I went abroad.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

I would opt for Berlin.

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? After a lot of spending on household goods in the first week, I spent about 50 Euro a week on groceries and occasional social outings in restaurants or bars.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? German 475 Sounds and The City
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students
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?
  • Culture
  • Travel
* What could be improved?
  • Social Integration
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Difficulty of making social connections.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Geschichte des Lesens
Course Department: Buchwissenschaft
Instructor: Gerhard Lauer
Instruction Language: German
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

Course Department: Leichte Sprache und Kinderliteratur
Instructor: Joachen Geilfuß-Wolfgang
Instruction Language: German
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: