France: Where everything that is done has no logical explanation. Past Review
By Hilary S (International/Global Studies., Burgundy School of Business) for
Burgundy School of Business: Dijon and Lyon - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Yes, I learned the most about myself while being abroad and that nothing is within my control.
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. |
I felt the courses were underdeveloped as well as being easier than the course equivalents at Oklahoma State University. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I felt there was no help with multiple questions from International students. There was no clear direction from administration. Since the college was so highly regarded by the French government, I expected a higher level of education as well as more structure within the administration. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was very below standard. There was no hot water after repeated notifications to the directors. In the contract, it was stated that internet including Wi-Fi was included, except it never worked and was never fixed even after repeated notifications to the directors. The student living there was required to buy everything including sheets and cookware. The directors of the housing discriminated against Americans. |
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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? |
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 |
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Other Program Information
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