The most amazing time of my life Past Review
By Allison W (Neurobiology and Neurosciences., St. Mary's College of Maryland) - abroad from 09/24/2013 to 01/24/2014 with
AIFS: Paris - Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne
It was incredible. I learned so much about myself and the world that I thought I had already known.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The French course was difficult which was good, but the other courses were a joke. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Amazing. Loved loved loved them. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Too old. |
| * Food: |
Delicious. Eating out in Paris was annoying but it always meant the food was parfait. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Living in a homestay, I was able to get the feel of a smaller street in Paris. However, I wish we were exposed to more French students. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
N/A |
| * Safety: |
As in any other European country, safety is important but you have to be aware of your surroundings. |
| 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) |
It was Paris it was expensive. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 50 dollars |
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 |
You were encouraged to completely immerse yourself into the culture. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | ILCF101 |
| 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? | Don't be afraid to talk in the native language! They will be willing to help you!!! |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The homestays were more with just an old woman. Not a family |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
