Blogging from Berlin!

Spring 2012: Goldie Choi (right), NYUCN student , with a friend in Berlin, Germany

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NYUCN students are in  academic centers all over the world and are able to bring a renewed perspective to the work they will do as students in the nursing curriculum.

Read below for the inside scoop on studying abroad in Berlin.
 

"While studying abroad in Berlin, Germany in the spring of 2012, I found myself falling more in love with NYU Berlin as the semester went on.  The instructors were amazing.  They were caring, nice and all so interesting.  They were extremely eager to hear the students’ opinions and ideas.  The instructors were always open to suggestions and made an effort to find the best way to teach the students.  The classes consisted of 15-20 students.  They were more discussion-based rather than the traditional lecture-based classes, which made them better.  We went on at least one excursion in each course as well.  I also took a class that was held at a German University with other German students.  That class really opened my eyes to the differences in our educational systems and exposed me to great people that I would  probably not have been able to meet on my own.  I strongly recommend that everyone should study abroad at least once if they have the opportunity to.  It is the best experience of my life so far.  It not only opens your eyes to an entirely different culture but also it helps you become more independent and adapt to your surroundings better.  These are all great qualities and skills that can be used in the nursing career and in everyday life.  Of course it was not always easy but I think the challenges that come with studying abroad are what make the overall experience so wonderful and rewarding.  I think with an open mind you can gain so much from studying abroad."

Goldie B. Choi is a traditional student in the College of Nursing. She is a native of New York State and will be beginning her clinicals in the fall 2012 semester. Additional information about studying abroad in Berlin is available on the Berlin Global Academic Center webpage.