Grenoble, France was the most memorable experience I've ever had Past Review
By Michelle L (Secondary Education/Mathematics, University of Vermont) for
AIFS: Grenoble - University of Grenoble - French Language and Culture and Intensive French Language
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Fair workload and grading, great professors and a wonderful program director; teaching methods similar to those in the US, at least at the university I attended |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
you got a lot for your money (food was mostly included, there were included excursions, etc.); in terms of classes, you took classes based on your level, which was a good thing - not everyone was grouped together; small program, it was more personal that way. I loved it, it was a great experience! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
my host family was incredibly welcoming and helpful. they helped me not only learn the language but adjust to French life and made my experience so much more memorable. |
| * Food: |
families provided the food, it was great. they met all your needs and asked what you liked and didn't like |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
paris, geneva, provence with the program, and lots of other traveling outside of the program |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
grenoble is not known to be very safe, but it is! i never felt unsafe, regardless of the time or place, even as a young american girl. i loved it! |
| 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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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | someone who is independent and is sociable and willing to talk to your family. someone who is not afraid to make mistakes when learning the language. |
