Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Cultural awakening! Past Review

By (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 03/15/2019 to 03/23/2019 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Education in Germany

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about the education system, and how I could teach there if/when I move there.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I loved all the schools we got to tour. We learned so much, and got to see the theories we have learned about in action.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

We didn't personally experience this!

* Safety:

We had safey and felt very informed

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I loved our agenda, and the people

Finances

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 450$
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Share meals at restaurants

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? I only taken sign langauage
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Schools
  • Exploring
  • Our tour guide.
* What could be improved?
  • More explore time.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Alot of people there speak English

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.