German Department Homepage
Dr. Lys: fly@nwu.edu
Study Abroad Homepage
John Paluch: paluch@nwu.edu
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German Department Homepage Dr. Lys: fly@nwu.edu |
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Study Abroad Homepage John Paluch: paluch@nwu.edu |
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Program and preparation for study abroad
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Where and when did you study abroad? summer 96, berlin, goethe institut |
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How much German did you know before you left for Europe? 1 year college german |
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What was your major and how did German fit in with your overall academic plans? rtvf; german is not integrated with my academic currently |
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What foreign contacts did you have before studying abroad? none |
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Which courses do you wish you had taken before leaving for Europe? i felt for the level of german i was studying i was fine. |
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How do you feel you could better have prepared yourself for your study abroad experience? i could have worked more on my speaking skills. |
Program Description
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How would you describe and evaluate this study abroad program and the opportunities it provided for learning German? 8 out of 10; it provided an intense school environment, but it was difficult to practice german with the germans in the city because they all spoke english and were more than happy to speak it. |
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What were the strongest aspects of the program? emphasis on oral skills, the diversity of the students |
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Where do you feel the study abroad program needs improvement? my program was not through northwestern. |
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How would you describe the housing? (Where did you live? Who else lived there? Were there cooking facilities or a meeting room with T.V? Was there much opportunity to practice German? i lived in my own apartment provided by the goethe institut. My landlord also lived in the apartment. There were cooking facilities and i had access to tv at school. |
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Describe a memorable experience where you made effective use of your German. |
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What do you wish you had done while studying abroad? i was i had been able to experience other parts of germany besides berlin. |
Location
1. What were the advantages or disadvantages of the town or city where the program is based?
Berlin is fabulous cosmopolitan city with an exciting nightlife andcultural activities. There are tons of museums and history; walking downthe street you will pass by building bombed in the war and high rise offices. It is also very international and there are many international festivals like love parade- the largest outdoor techno party in the world. But it is difficult to practice German becuase there are so many foreigners and almost everyone speaks english.
Travel
2. What were the most memorable and valuable trips which you took during your stay abroad?
One of my friends from the program lived in Zagreb, Crotia and after the program i went to stay with him for a few days.
Back at Northwestern
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Which courses did you take or do you plan to take to complement or expand on what you have done in Europe? Various german b levels |
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How did you get credit for the academic work you did in Europe? applied through the university of conneticut |
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How did your academic plans change, if at all, after you returned to Northwestern? i considered applying to do a minor in german, but i have recently decided not to. |
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What advice would you have for students contemplating study abroad? If at all possible, go. |
Budget
Please provide a basic budget for prospective students. What is the minimum needed to participate in the program?
Program Costs
Housing
Food
Flight to Europe
Transportation in town
Books and matierals
Incidental expenses
TOTAL
$1,800
$800
$200
$750
$100
Included in program
$300
$3950
How did you find the cost of living in Europe? What financial advice would you give prospective participants?
expensive; look for a scholarship
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German Department Homepage Dr. Lys: fly@nwu.edu |
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Study Abroad Homepage John Paluch: paluch@nwu.edu |
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