Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Just a dream Past Review

By (Chemistry., Berea College) - abroad from 05/07/2012 to 05/29/2012 with

Berea College: Paris - The Wonders of Paris

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I have a wonderful memory from my experience and it was definitively worth a while and more!

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.

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 70
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Find places with cheap food. Generally, the bistros and cafes don't have these .

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
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?
  • The possibility of getting to really know and experience the culture
* What could be improved?
  • Give examples of how to organize time better so that students are not just worrying about getting all the places on the list done but actually take time to see them and enjoy them
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It's an opportunity to learn about history and not just a vacation. Manage time wisely.