Best semester of my life!! Past Review
By Jennifer M (Computer Science, Hofstra University) - abroad from 08/31/2017 to 12/22/2019 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: French Riviera, France
met the most amazing people, got to travel around Europe and make some of the best memories of my life
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
University was alright, not the best structure but interesting professors |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Kristen was the best, she made us feel like family and was so helpful. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Beautiful apartment next to the sea |
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Food was good, some things were interesting but depend on preference |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I found it easier to stick with my CEA friends then socialize with French students |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
very helpful |
| * Safety: |
great small walking town, felt safe at all times |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
life changing experience |
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) |
an expensive part of France but i knew that going in |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 300 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budget your money, save up ALOT |
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? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 5 years of French |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | aim to speak French everyday with locals whether that is the cashiers at the market or university friends |
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? | save up beforehand!! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
