CEA Study Abroad in Aix was a life changing experience! Past Review
By Molly D (Secondary Ed, Temple University) for
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Aix-en-Provence, France
This experience literally changed my life. I made amazing friends an got to explore a wonderful country while learning a beautiful language. This experience has been a blessing for me in every way possible.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
This program was absolutely fantastic. The work load was moderate and left plenty of time for exploring the city. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The coordinator in Aix was absolutely amazing. Extremely helpful, friendly, welcoming, and always available. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Food in Aix is pretty expensive but we were able to find so cheap options. Pizza Capri is always a good spot! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Excursions every weekend, cultural activities like wine tastings and dinners, lots of activities almost every day! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Coming from north Philadelphia, i felt VERY safe in Aix, both in my apartment and out in the town. We never had any problems while i was there. |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Everyone in my program spoke english, and it was difficult interracting with the locals but i still feel that my French improved a lot. |
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? | If you're looking for a program that is not too overwhelming academics-wise, this is the perfect program. THe town is beautiful, there are excursions every weekend. It is truly an amazing place. |
