Berlin Study Abroad: the best experience Past Review
By Rebecca N (Biology, Nazareth College) for
Nazareth College: Berlin - Nazareth-in-Berlin
Actually, because of my study abroad experience in Berlin, I am now studying for my Masters in Biomedicine at the University of Mainz in West Germany.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
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The Berlin Abroad program was by far the best experience. I learned so much about myself and the courses offered introduced me to unique topics and ideas. Berlin was definitely a cultural experience and I learned a lot about not only Germany, but also other European countries during our excursions, such as our trips to Prague (Czech Republic) and Gorlitz (Poland). Overall, the study abroad was more than just learning; I meet my best friends and had more fun than I could explain. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
My expectations were met, and then some. The program overall was really wonderful and I highly recommend it to anyone, whether you want to travel to Germany for German language, culture or just a semester of fun. |
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| 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
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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Almost everybody spoke English, so if you don't have a background in German you will definitely not be lost. However, if you are looking to learn the language, there are plenty of opportunities for you to speak German. |
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Other Program Information
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