I'm definitely going back! Past Review
By Moses J (International Business., Cologne Business School) - abroad from 01/03/2011 to 06/21/2013 with
Hamline University: Cologne - Cologne Business School
I would definitely agree that the program was worth it because it was something new and I enjoy new experiences.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Different style of learning as well as testing I had to adapt to. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I really enjoyed the administration staff at the Cologne Business School. I felt welcomed when I first walked in and when I had a problem somebody was always around to point me to the right direction. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I stayed with a host family, I still keep in touch with today. |
| * Food: |
Over all I enjoyed the food, more healthy then my usual American diet. Drinks even better! I give the beers 10 stars! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I enjoyed meeting other international students, many I still keep in touch with today as well. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I went to Cologne with a torn ACL on my right knee, so I wasn't very active, but I didn't have any problems with any healthcare. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Personally I learned to save in Europe so about 50 Euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I'm not the guy that usually plans on how I spend my money, but when studying aboard YOU MUST HAVE SOME TYPE OF PLAN and watch the exchange rates!! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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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? | 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? | Memorize! |
Other Program Information
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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? | The language and more about the culture. |
