Take every experience as a lesson. Past Review
By Soo L (French and Anthropology, Brandeis University) for
Boston University: Paris - Internship Program, Summer
I became more aware about the French culture and the differences.
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. |
Teachers were very vague in commenting and grading exams. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program was very well organized. The only weaknesses lie with internship placement and availability to speak in French. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Neighborhood wasn't particularly safe so traveling in groups was encouraged. The dorm conditions were very poor. However, it was located right in front of the metro so transportation wasn't a problem. We had to buy cookware and make our own food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
July 14th, Bastille Day was incredible. We picnicked in front of the Eiffel Tower and watched concerts and activities that proceeded throughout the day. At night, there was a huge fireworks show. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Travel in groups. Healthcare was easily accessible and cheap. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Teachers. Not necessarily, most people spoke English. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You can't get everything you ask for. I would suggest a student who would be willing to take any internship in France to apply to this program. |
