Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Absolutely fell in love with Salzburg!! Past Review

By (International Economics And Finance, University of Maine at Orono) - abroad from 02/17/2014 to 06/30/2014 with

University of Salzburg: Salzburg - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Dont sweat the small stuff. Dont try to plan out all of your travels, go with the flow.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 200$
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? It's worth walking the 20 minutes to the Liddle instead of grocery shopping at the Spar or the Billa even though they are closer.

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? None
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? None
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? At least have a basic knowledge of the language so when you get there you can build on that.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Large number of students from around the world
  • Easy to get around using buses, bikes, walking
* What could be improved?
  • More assistance in finding orientation loactions
  • More clear information about the university services (food, printing, etc)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Talk to the locals about traveling because they know the cheapest ways!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.