Successful study abroad in Mannheim Past Review
By Raymond H (Finance, Villanova University) for
University of Mannheim: Mannheim - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Classes met only about twice per week. Independent studying was definitely required to be successful. Professors taught off slides and were usually available through email or through teaching assistants. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Easily accessible, took care of all paperwork. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Had the opportunity to cook for myself or eat in a dining hall type building. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Met new people from around the world. Traveled throughout the country. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
There was some crime that occured in the city but I have not heard of any students being involved. |
| 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? |
Other students, in German language classes. Most students spoke English as well. |
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 did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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