Past Review
By Taylor B (Advertising., The University of Texas at Austin) for
API (Academic Programs International): Grenoble - Université des Alpes
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Completely worthwhile, I would do it again in an heartbeat!
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Teach it all in French, they don't slow down when they speak, and they aren't very helpful. It's really you that must be on top of things. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Corenc <br /><br /> |
* Food: |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Paying for an OFII, something that France unfortunate requires but I didn't think I needed. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 3rd year, junior |
Language acquisition improvement? |
I practice with other foreigners and my host family. |
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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