I really enjoyed studying abroad and wish I could have longer. Past Review
By A student (Baylor Business Fellow, Baylor University) - abroad from 02/03/2014 to 05/30/2014 with
Caen University: Caen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I ultimately learned French, which was the goal. As well, I made a lot of international friends and had a chance to see cultures that weren't mine.
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. |
The work was difficult because everything was in French, but once I could understand what was being said, it was the same as a basic English class. |
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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? |
I was really excited to stay with a host family. They were really accommodating and helped me improve my French. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There were many times where random people approached me and began conversations as if I was a native. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I was real sick at one point, but my host mom helped me through it. I didn't do much with the health care system except go to a doctor's office once, but it was on my host mom's account so I didn't have to interact myself. |
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Nothing bad really happened. However, people do randomly approach strangers. |
| 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $30-$50 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Be mindful of the money you have and the different expenses that may occur. |
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? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Intermediate French |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Speak it as often as possible. Read the language as well. |
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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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
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? | That it would have been worthwhile to go for a full year and not just half a semester. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
