Germany: Cultural Exchanges Past Review
By Gabrielle W (American Cultural Studies, Western Washington University) for
USAC Germany: Lüneburg - German Language, European and Sustainability/Environmental Studies
I had fun but wish that my program would have tried harder at making sure that the learning of the language was a priority for students who wanted it to be and made sure that there were resources to help them do so.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The excursions were very fun and educational, but more help from faculty would have been nice. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My renters were very nice and lived on the property and were very helpful and welcoming. |
* Food: |
Often hard to cook for myself on a daily bases because of the groceries found in the nearest grocery store. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Traveling around was amazing. I found Heidelberg and Austria to be two of my favorite memories. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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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? |
In daily activity. Practiced in class and while exploring the city. |
Other Program Information
* 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? | If you love meeting new people and trying to learn a language that can be difficult at times, this program can help you with that. Germany has a lot more to offer than just its history, it's filled with such beautiful art and culture. |