Excitement and Adventure Past Review

By (Marketing, University of Maine - Orono) - abroad from 01/03/2015 to 04/30/2015 with

API (Academic Programs International): Grenoble - Grenoble Ecole De Management

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned to enjoy myself and to sometimes let go. I learned that I'm independent. I learned to take risks.

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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:

* 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

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? $100

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • 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?
  • the international students
  • food
  • host family
* What could be improved?
  • I wish the program helped with my language more
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew not to have any friends from america visit me; it should just be the abroad experience.

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!