Paderborn Study Abroad helped me grow into the person I am today. Past Review
By Kelly F (International Business., Illinois State University) for
Paderborn University: Paderborn - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I wouldn't change any of it.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The woman who ran the program was extremely helpful and was always there if I had any questions. The housing department seemed very unorganized and didn't respond promptly to problems. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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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
* 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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Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bring extra money. I spent a lot more on traveling and going out than I had planned. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | One semester |
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Language acquisition improvement? |
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Other Program Information
* 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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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I think you'll have the experience of a lifetime. |
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