ist gut Past Review
By Jordan S (Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, Pennsylvania State University - Altoona) for
Penn State Altoona: Traveling - Motor Heads in Germany
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I would have liked to be able to talk to more actual engineers |
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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: |
The food was excellent |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I've felt less safe in Altoona. |
| 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? | through out the week I believe I spent $600 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Take twice as much as you think you need, you never know what you're going to do |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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