Marburg- Real Life Fairy tale Past Review
By Kerstin W (German, Berea College) - abroad from 02/23/2015 to 06/12/2015 with
Philipps-Universität / University of Marburg: Marburg -International Undergraduate Study Program / IUSP
I learned a lot about what I do and don't want to do with my life. It was definitely worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
They classes were very well balanced and focused. I would have preferred a but more focus on writing, but overall I think I received a well-rounded semester. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration of the program was pretty good, but I think it could have been a bit more organized. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was sub-par at best. My student housing did not have any internet access whatsoever. That made it a little difficult to complete my course work. |
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The food was always good. |
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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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| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Stick to your budget |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| 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? | I had completed 300 level courses in German |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Do not be afraid to speak the language...no one is judging you |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That people truly appreciate you trying to learn their language. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
