"Officially a German Motorhead" Past Review
By Natalie F (Emet, Pennsylvania State University - Altoona) for
Penn State Altoona: Traveling - Motor Heads in Germany
I gained a better understanding of global interactions and expanded my cultural awareness. My study abroad experience also helped my love of cars and manufacturing to grow.
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Although our group was spoken to about the educational systerm in Germany, we did not experience it first hand. I am grateful for that because I do not feel I could have achieved what I have under their country's system. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Both of our host Leaders were informative, efficent, and welcoming. Our group really enjoyed their company. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Since our group was only in Germany for nine days, we stayed in hotels. All three hotels were very nice. I have no complaints about housing arangments. |
| * Food: |
All group meal experiences were excellent. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The entire trip was memorable, however I most enjoyed the Auto Technik Museum and our final dinner together as a group. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
No health issues I know of needed addressed. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I spent roughly $800 total in the 9 days. Approximately $200 was spent on food and the remainder on gifts and personal expenses by my own choice, I could have easily spent less if I'd needed to. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | We were well informed about how much money would approximately be need. I do no feel there were any unanticipate expenses. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Take advantage of every opportunity handed to you. |
