A summer of Growth Past Review
By Nicoli B (Harvard University) - abroad from 06/10/2013 to 08/09/2013 with
Study Abroad and Internship Programs in Paris
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to live a city that I was completely unaccustomed to. I have always thoughtI would live in a big city after college and I now know I 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. |
French speaking improvement |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We were in a great part of town that i shared with 2 other girls from the US |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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) |
Paris was very expensive, especially when eating out. |
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 |
I used my french every day |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
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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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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I learned to live a city that I was completely unaccustomed to. I have always thoughtI would live in a big city after college and I now know I will. |
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