A très good experience Past Review
By A student (Oklahoma State University - Stillwater) - abroad from 01/16/2017 to 04/14/2017 with
Burgundy School of Business: Dijon and Lyon - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I got to experience different cultures firsthand, and also learned more about how I like to travel. You can only learn these things by doing, so it was very worthwhile.
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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. |
The week long electives were great, if sometimes a lot of work in such a short period of time. The core classes though felt too spaced out for me. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I had multiple emails sent to administration that I never got responses on. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
There were big problems with wi-fi and administration but the room was really nice and I had my own bathroom and kitchen(which came supplied with dishes!). |
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It's France. |
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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
The problems didn't detract from the overall experience, which was amazing. |
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) |
To be fair, I don't eat much. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Probably an average of 20-25 euros. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Plan trips in advance to save on transportation and try to cook more than you go 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 |
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| 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? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Beginner |
| 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? | Listen to the media, stay immersed in the language. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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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? | More French, definitely, and to plan side trips more in advance. Also how to navigate the bus/tram systems. |
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. |
