Paris holds the key to my heart Past Review
By Emily C (Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies., University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse) for
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Paris, France
Definitely worthwhile. This program helped me grow and learn in a foreign environment. Everyone should study abroad, the experience opens your eyes and helps you learn how much you can actually do.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
There was more school work than I anticipated, but i still was able to get out and enjoy Paris. I had a 10 page paper and a 7 page paper and a few other less than 5 page papers. Research papers were a little difficult in Paris because the Libraries were not very stocked with English books. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The staff was fantastic overall. Involved, friendly, helpful and amazing. The staff made the program so great. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My neighborhood (13th Arrondisement in Paris) felt very safe. There were two keypads to gain access to the main lobby. I lived with other americans and neighbors didn't really interact. |
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French food is phenomenal!!! Loved it! But there was no meal plan when i lived off campus. Sufficient appliances and utinsils to make my own food, though. |
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* Health Care:
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| 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 |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I had french class every other day. I practiced with other students and with people i met on the streets. Most Parisians could speak a rudimentary English some were mostly fluent. But it was more respectful and better to speak French whenever possible. |
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Other Program Information
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