TU Darmstadt Past Review
By Stephanie M (Engineering, Marshall University) for
Technische Universität Darmstadt: Darmstadt - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was totally worthwhile. I had the time of my life. I learned about everyday life in Germany, I learned how to order food fluently. We saw a lot of the country and met several people that I would like to remain in contact with for a long time.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I had a really hard time getting to class on time. It was set up strange too because I was not a beginner in German, but I wasn't in the advanced level, so I struggled. However, I had a good time and learned a lot. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were really passionate about us learning the language. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was close to a tram line, but that tram didn't run very late, so it was hard to get around at night. |
| * Food: |
We got a card with some money on it. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I met a lot of people and we got to learn about the culture by exploring many cities all over the country. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I was scared walking home alone at night, but I wanted to be out late, so it was my own fault. |
| 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 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Many people spoke English. I struggled with the language, but I still learned how to speak and write better. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
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? | Make sure you leave your house super early. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
German Language Development |
| Course Department: | GER 206 |
| Instructor: | Staff |
| Instruction Language: | German |
| Comments: | It was very challenging. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | I have had a lot of credit transfer issues, but I think that they won't send me my information because I was late for class on a regular basis. |
