I love Paris Past Review
By A student (Trinity University) - abroad from 06/26/2012 to 07/27/2012 with
API (Academic Programs International): Paris - Institut Catholique de Paris
This would take me too long to write here. I loved it. Life changing experience. Makes you change your perspective on your own life (at least hopefully it will)
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very helpful. Always in the office to answer your questions. Planned lots of fun activities for us. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Wonderful host family. Miss them so much. |
| * Food: |
It's France. The food is awesome. Although it can get a bit pricey being in Paris... |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Only there a month so.. c'est la vie. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Paris is a big city so there is always the issue of safety but if you follow their advice and think rationally you will be fine. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
i like to shop |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * 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? | Anywhere from 150-200 (euros) |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | If you want to save money: don't go to bars (a CHEAP cocktail is 6-8 euros.. that will quickly add up, trust me); don't go shopping (fashion in Paris is unbeatable but if you're trying to do Europe on a budget you'd be best to stay away); try to cook a few of your own meals each week |
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? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | French 4 in high school |
| 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? | SPEAK FRENCH ALL THE TIME AND TO EVERYBODY |
Other Program Information
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* 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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| 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? |
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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? | Nothing, really. |
