FUBiS

This course had only 5 participants but was very actively supported by every student and the Professor was highly experienced, academically most competent, encouraging and committed. The workload was heavier than expected and the twice weekly 4 hours sessions were a bit arduous at times and occasionally hard to work into a personal schedule ( e.g. 548pm on Fridays)
Since Go Overseas needs 500 words I could add that Berlin is a historically unique city with a very vibrant nightlife even though none of us actually went there this year to experience it for ourselves. There was a virtual museum tour in the first week with excellent audio clips which went some way to compensate

There are about 150 students in each FUBiS program. They are from various countries such as South Korea, Mexico, United States, Chile and so on. While hanging out with them, you would make wonderful memories. There are various lectures. You can select what you want. All professors and staffs are very kind. Therefore, you are able to adapt to the new environment easily. Berlin is versatile city. Music, Sports, Wars, Culture and so on. You can make various memories in here. I will give you an advice. Most people would feel shy at first. It does not mean that they do not like me. Therefore, if you are in the new program, do not be shy. If you break the wall, you would make a lot of things.

You start to explore Berlin since the very first time you have contact with the FUBiS team. They were there for every question since the very first day and I cannot be more grateful.
Have the opportunity to make Berlin your home for three weeks is amazing. FUBiS offer suggestions to make your experience unforgettable.
I think the most important is sharing this with people from different countries. Living in the same residence made everything easier. We at the end became a little family. Everyone shared a little bit of their culture, specially food. I won't forget the international dinners or the never ending parties.
Also we explored together Berlin and all the history and culture it has to offer. We visited together museums and historical places and FUBiS gave us a first approach to the city with a video bus tour and then a small trip to Postdam. Moments I won't forget.
The classes were very interesting, I took: More than just game - Football as a sociological, anthropological and philosophical subject. The professor gave us a bigger look about football beyond all the common knowledge we had before taking the course. We had different field trips that approached us to the essence of football, and, we had the opportunity to watch different movies about football and all the phenomenons the surround this sport.
It was easy to take classes as we explore a big city as Berlin is at the same time.
I would repeat this experience, no doubts.

Having participated in five other study abroad programs, I thought FUBiS did not have as much value for my money as other programs. Specifically, I think a lot of tuition fees are allocated to the student interns working in the office. However, these interns were not very involved in creating a fun social scene for the program. They planned a few movie nights and posted weekly "What's on in Berlin" bulletins, but they were far less involved than facilitators I've seen in other programs.

I stayed with a host family, which was fantastic. However, the regular student dorms were subpar. Six people per mini apartment, each with their own locked single room, but no common living room space: only a kitchen. The private apartment housing option was much nicer.

However, academics were spot on: excellent teachers, great resources, and interesting weekly field trips.

I took the European Studies class and it was great, we talked about different topics concerning the European Union and we also visited many places where we could see and talk with people involved. I really learned and enjoyed a lot in this class.

The program also has activities where you can bond with other students so you make friends really quick, they also take you on tours so you can discover more of the city.