Germany was Amazing! Past Review

By (Animal Science- Equine, Stephen F. Austin State University) for

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Germany - Contemporary German Culture and Politics

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes, It was amazing and I would certainly go abroad again.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I was satisfied with the hotels.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Everything

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt perfectly safe in every city.

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

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? Don't remember
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? none

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? German 132
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

I practiced with the locals. I had been studying German for a year and enjoyed getting to speak with them.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? If you're at all interested in how the world works go abroad, it doesn't matter where just get away from North America and discover a world beside you're own.