Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Loved Paris, but missed Home more! May 09, 2026

By (Psychology, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/07/2026 to 05/12/2026 with

American University of Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I loved getting to live and be self sufficient in a place truly by myself, I think the independence I demonstrated has given me skills I will learn for life.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

No dining plan, loved the AMEX cafe

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Basic big city safety precautions

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

I think I would have chose to go to a different country entirely, someplace that was different and would have challenged me more.

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)

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? Maybe do not eat out as much but the food in Paris is amazing

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Amex Cafe
  • Lots of Wellesley psyc people
  • Free museums as students
* What could be improved?
  • The classes/ professors
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That dealing with the French people and their culture would be the biggest struggle I would encounter.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.