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
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* 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. |
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* 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. |
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* 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. |
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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? |
No
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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? |
In daily activity. Practiced in class and while exploring the city. |
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 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. |
