Austria: My Second Home Past Review
By Alexander J (Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas., Illinois State University) for
Salzburg College: Semester Study Abroad in Austria
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I will be talking about my travels for a long time and can't wait to go back.
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. |
The educational experience was great. I learned a lot but had time to explore and take in Salzburg |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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| * Safety: |
Salzburg is the safest city I've ever been in |
| 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 a lot of money on gifts and food but never needed to spend that money. I had extra spending money so whenever I was hungry I bought food and whenever I saw something I wanted that was reasonably priced I bought it. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't spend money unless you have to or have a large supply. Things cost more in Europe and the difference between the Euro and USD can also cause complications |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
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