A wonderful learning experience that was very enjoyable and interactive! Past Review
By Charissa B (Fine Arts, Studio Arts, Lee University) - abroad from 02/29/2016 to 04/28/2015 with
Atelier Neo Medici: Villeneuve sur Lot - Annual Painting Course & 2-month Intensive Painting Workshop
I learned about being patient through the process.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was great to have all the long hours to pour over the creation of just a couple paintings. Gregory was an amazing instructor! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It was harder to interact with the culture without speaking the language, but still manageable. |
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I felt very safe in the village where the studio was. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I learned so much that my whole approach to painting is changed now. |
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) |
Depending on whether you are frugal or not, it is very manageable. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Know how you spend money and plan accordingly. |
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 |
My professor abroad encouraged and helped teach us more of the language. |
| 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 for French |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Repeat what you hear so that you can remember it later and use it. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | French |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
