Uncovering Paris Past Review
By A student (History And Anthropology, Brigham Young University) - abroad from 05/05/2013 to 06/14/2013 with
Brigham Young University: Paris - Paris Study Abroad
I was exposed to new ways of living and new places for living, which in my opinion is very worthwhile.
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 wasn't very rigorous and the classes were so disorganized. It was hard tell if I was actually meeting the requirements for the class because I didn't know exactly what the requirements were. However, the course material was all very interesting and I think, in the end, I have learned something new from them. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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Just be smart and don't stay out too late in iffy areas. It's completely safe otherwise. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | On average 100 dollars per week. |
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 |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| 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? | French 3040 |
| 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? | Try to use it in every situation possible- that's the way to learn vocabulary! Think to yourself in the language as best as you can and when you don't know how to say something, go look it up. |
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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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It's okay to make mistakes when speaking French!!!!!!! That's how you learn. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
