Studying Abroad in Strasbourg, France Past Review
By kasey j (Communication Arts and Culture, Centre College) for
Centre College: Strasbourg - Centre in Strasbourg
Not on;y did i grow academically but i gained first hand experience about europe. i was able to travel around europe which really broadened my horizons. i also went through a lot of personal growth
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The courses where challenging but the teachers were always available for extra help. overall, i feel like i re3ally learned a lot this semester |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Our program coordinator, was not often availible and could have been more attentitive/personable. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived with a host family outside of the city. The family was very busy in general but nonetheless kind and helpful. I had to take a bus and a tram to get into the city/the classroom which occasssionally proved difficult as it could take anywhere from 35 min to 1h 30min(on the weekends or at night) to get into town. <br /><br /> Although the house was farther away than most homestays the majoity of times i was able to get into the city in around 45 min. It was worth living so far away to be able to stay with this family and in a quiet neighborhood. |
| * Food: |
The family always ate healthy anf delicious food |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
we had 3 day weekends which allowed us to travel arounds europe.. also, the choice to stay with a host family proved to be a great cultural experience. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | the food stipened was not enough to buy adequate food. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | dont buy food from cafes everyday, go to the store and buy stuff to prepare your own meals. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
My language skills improved; however, it was mostly my comprehension that improved and not my speaking. I would have liked to ben more confident in everyday french conversations. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Stay with a family, practice french every chance you get, even with other centre students. |
