Trip of a lifetime! Past Review

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CEA CAPA Education Abroad: French Riviera, France

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
By Far

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Every business or marketing class was a breeze! Don't take chemistry though your there to have fun and travel.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Kristin Kerr was soo helpful and awesome

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It was ok, small dorm really. You can get an apartment though.

* Food:

French food is sooo good, fresh bakery within a 2 minute walk.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Cannes Film Festival, Festival De Nice

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

No problems just be careful at night, it is europe

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Way too much, its an expensive town so SAVE UP!
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Like 300 extra dollars, Visa stuff.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? 400 Level class
Language acquisition improvement?

French buddy, friends, around the town.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The people
  • The females
  • The food
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
  • C'mon man
  • Really nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Email me yo

Individual Course Reviews

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Course Department: Dont Know
Instructor: Dutch Teacher
Instruction Language: English
Comments: He was hilarious and an easy grader
Credit Transfer Issues: nope