A semester at a German university in Munich Past Review
By Lauren17 (German/Biology, Wellesley College) - abroad from 04/16/2012 to 07/30/2012 with
Wayne State University: Junior Year in Munich
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I feel like I'm more adaptable to different learning situations and more independent.
Personal Information
If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Ludwig Maximilian's University Wayne State in Munich |
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 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 |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I chose not to live in the provided student housing. |
* Food: |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* 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? |
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) |
Munich is an expensive city and I usually didn't eat in the student dining halls. |
* Was housing included in your program cost? | No |
* Was food included in your program cost? | No |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | approx 200-250 euros |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't go shopping. Find discount grocery stores. Eat lunch, not dinner in restaurants |
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 |
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How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | A two 300 level courses in German |
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? | make friends with locals and get an internship/job that forces you to speak in the language |
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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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? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How difficult it would be to be in school April-July (for summer internship purposes). |
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