If I got a choice to go back I would do it all again! Past Review
By A student (Computer Science And Business, Berea College) - abroad from 05/07/2012 to 05/30/2012 with
Berea College: Paris - The Wonders of Paris
I learned a lot about the history of France.
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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 a very nice experience I'm very happy that I was one of the 20 chosen to attend the trip. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
It was a very pleasant experience. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing had a very good set up. |
| * Food: |
The food was great. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt alright except for my lack in French speaking but that's my own fault. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
They were addressed the best that was possible. |
| * Safety: |
I felt pretty safe most of the time for my first experience in a city. |
| 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) |
Could have been better if I received my Financial aide before the last 5 days of the trip. |
| * 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? | $500-$700 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't buy souvenirs until towards the end because you will likely find more interesting ones later. |
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 |
It was recommended to use the French 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? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Highschool Spanish 2 |
| 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? | Take classes and practice with friends. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | A little bit of the French language. |
