If you're considering it just do it! You will not regret it! Past Review
By Lauren (Chapman University) - abroad from 08/28/2017 to 12/20/2017 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Paris, France
I really improved in my language skill. I learned a lot about myself. I had to do summer school to be able to study abroad and it was 100% worth it!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
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I am so glad I chose to study abroad with CEA! I had the opportunity to take my French class at Sorbonne University where I was in class with students from all around the world. At CEA, half of my class were on location somewhere in Paris! Many of them showing me areas I may have not adventured to otherwise! The have organized trips that are included with the program, I got to visit Honfleur, Loire Valley, Strasbourg, the Black Forest, and Fontainebleu (they change per semester but I am sure they are always awesome!). I also was able to attend a ballet at Palais Granier and the qualifying game of the French National Team for the World Cup. They often have tastings at the center where you can try out local food between classes. (I learned I love fig jam & wouldn't have known this otherwise). They offer many walking tours through out the city (I went on them all and really enjoyed them!) I was only able to do a semester, but I really wish I was able to stay the whole year! I highly recommend CEA! |
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Everyone at the site office was amazing! I cannot say enough of how much I enjoyed them all. |
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Housing was provided by the program. I read a lot of not so great reviews about housing in Paris, but our apartment was great! |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I would hands down go back in a heartbeat to do the program again. I really wish I had more time on the program. |
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) |
Paris is expensive. I budgeted and was fine. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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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 |
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Explore and See as much as you can from the beginning! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
Individual Course Reviews
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History of Paris: An Architectural Perspective |
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| Instructor: | Linnea Tilly |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | I absolutely loved this class! It was everything I was looking for in a study abroad class. Once a week we went to the location to see first hand what we were studying. I learned so much about the history of Paris and the important sites throughout the city. Professor Tilly is such a joy, she is so knowledgable and can answer any question (really!) I couldn't recommend this class enough |
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