Paris dreaming Past Review
By 伊晴 孙 (The College of William and Mary) - abroad from 01/24/2012 to 05/17/2012 with
American Business School - Paris: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was totally worthwhile, but this program's academic system is not so pleasing. The school admin is very messed up. Not flexible with dates and absences.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Much less intense than William and Mary. International students 60%, French students 40%. Teachers are OK. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Not well organized. Many things are off schedule. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Hotel appartment, double room. The room is really small, but it has a full collection of equipments and utensils to use. Laundry machines were not working. |
| * Food: |
So much variety. Overall more expensive than the US, for sure. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Above average |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
it wasn't really addressed during the program, but health system in France is great. |
| * Safety: |
a lot of robbery in the subway. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | No |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $250+ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Thefork.com has discounts for good restaurants. |
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 |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None |
| 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? | Hang out with French students. Don't just stay with Americans. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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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? | Location of housing and school; Location of the courses; Teaching staff resume. |
