Unforseen Adventure in the Heart of German Democracy Past Review
By A student (International Business, Juniata College) - abroad from 03/16/2015 to 06/29/2015 with
Study Abroad in Germany! Programs and Reviews!
German working evironment. How to balance work and play.
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. |
Great program schedule, not too time intensive but good learning experience all around. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Regular contact with Hartwig, EPA on-site coordinator. Always open for discussion. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Simple steps to find appartment in host city in quaint and multi-cultural neighborhood. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Living in the city center in a very integrated neighborhood was a great cultural experience. |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | ~ 75 euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Get a German bank account as it makes things run much more smoothly. |
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? | Advanced |
| 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? | GR 399 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Talk, talk, talk with locals, your neighbors, your work colleagues. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That bonn is an awesome city and a great place to live. |
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 Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
