Study in Grenoble was the best thing I have ever done! Past Review
By Kelli M (French Language and Literature., Texas A&M - College Station) for
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: French Alps, France
yes, i gained a better understanding of the french culture and was able to improve my language skills considerably. This program has made me want to live in Grenoble permanently.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
My program at my home university had prepared me pretty well for the university in Grenoble. I did not find it to be too difficult. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
everything was absolutely wonderful I have nothing negative to say |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
i felt totally safe in the neighborhood and felt that the apartment was in a great location. |
| * Food: |
i loved all the food in france and never had a problem finding something i liked |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
the museums were wonderful! our trips to avignon and saint marie de la mer were really fun as well. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
i felt pretty safe in the city as we were told in the beginning where the seedy areas were. |
| 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? |
classmates, teacher, friends. Yes I used french in everyday interactions, but i also found english to be widely spoken and had no problems communicating |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | If you like some structure with lots of freedom also, this is the program for you. All types of students can benefit from this program |
