Unbelievable experience!!! Past Review
By Samantha (Towson University) - abroad from 08/30/2017 to 12/22/2017 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: French Riviera, France
It was completely worthwhile! I learned to see different perspectives from around the world and that not everyone's culture is like mine. There are things that I like and don't like about other cultures - and that's ok! I also learned a lot about myself while abroad and truly became independent
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Kristin was my CEA coordinator. She is absolutely amazing. She is so nice and willing to help you with any problem that you might have. |
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* Housing:
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We did not have a food plan on this CEA program. You are responsible for your own grocery shopping/food. We did a few CEA cultural activities involving food |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
CEA does so much for you and really makes living in another country seem easy |
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? | On average, between $75-$100. More if I was traveling to other countries |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Do a lot of your own cooking and only go out to restaurants on occasion - they are expensive. |
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? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Elementary |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Being in a different country is WAY easier when you know the language. I highly recommend taking a few classes before you go abroad. If you already have mastered the basics then you'll be able to learn while abroad much easier |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish that I spoke more of the language! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
