Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

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By (Texas A&M University - College Station) - abroad from 06/26/2018 to 07/28/2018 with

AIFS: Paris - Institut de Langue et de Culture Françaises

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I greatly expanded my understanding and ability to speak french and I also learned a ton about French history and art through an excursion based art history course.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The courses were challenging, very interesting, and the professors we always willing to provide extra help.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program was very accomadating and so much was included in the program! the metro card, a meal allowence, and many tours and tickets to museums were just given to us as a part of the program. The representatives were very helpful and wonderful people.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

This program was amazing, very accommodating and helpful with anything I needed. Loved the professors and program representatives. The program provided a meal allowance, metro card, and many tours and museum tickets!

Finances

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Start saving money early, get a job, geta credit card if possible.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
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?
  • All inclusive
  • The advisors
  • Host family
* What could be improved?
  • nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Make the most of it because the time will fly by.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!