Past Review
By Theresa J (Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics., SUNY - Binghamton) for
SUNY Binghamton: Graz - Study Abroad at University of Graz (European Studies)
I really enjoyed it and I'd advise anyone to go. I like Europe idk.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Karl Franzens University |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
| The term and year this program took place: | Full-Year 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was an extremely tough year, but I loved every minute of it. Not only did I learn in the classroom, but I learned a lot from the Austrian students outside of class. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
It was good, but again, I preferred being with students my own age and experiencing my own things. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Icky compared to the US. Sharing an open stall bathroom (as in stalls with showers and toilets in the same place) with men and women is just weird. <br /><br /> Already did. |
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I can cook well. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It was a great time. I'm considering moving back. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I broke my elbow. |
| 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? | Can't really say. You can always change it by where you shop for food. Normally Spar, but Hofer tends to be cheaper. You can adjust it to your own needs. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Just keep a record of your expenses, it makes life easier. |
Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I learned a lot more adult vocabulary, though I think I lost some of my English language skills. |
Other Program Information
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