IGE Vienna - Get all of Europe with one city. Past Review
By Jillian R (International business, University of Denver) for
Study Abroad Programs in Austria
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes! It is a great opportunity to learn about other cultures and meet new people.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The city of Vienna was used as the classroom. Classes often took places in museums. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Excellent on site support, weekly dinners, and group travel. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Weekly dinners in authentic, Austrian restaurants. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Great experiences and travel opportunities. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Vienna is one of the safest cities in the world. |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
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| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | If you like to travel, stay in Vienna (Central Europe) |
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