It was great. :) Past Review

By (Public Relations, Advertising, Applied Communication, The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 06/12/2015 to 08/16/2015 with

University of Erfurt: Erfurt - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-maximize-your-travel-experience-thu-le?trk=prof-post

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? GER 506
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? Visit my LinkedIn article, I wrote about my experiences here :D https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-maximize-your-travel-experience-thu-le?trk=prof-post

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
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?
  • food
  • architecture
  • people
* What could be improved?
  • housing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/A