Past Review
By Lauren G (Math, Centre College) for
Centre College: Strasbourg - Centre in Strasbourg
My study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile! I learned how to act in situations with a language and culture barrier. I was also able to visit many major cities all around western Europe.
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 classes I took were not ones I would have choosen at Centre and don't apply to my major. However, it was a great opportunity to take a broad range of courses and get a true liberal arts feel. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Sometimes the program administrator wouldn't be in her office and it was difficult to contact her. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Bouxwiller: 6 person apartment. <br /><br /> |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Weekend travel was absolutely amazing! |
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Italy and England were the most expensive countries I visited. Travelling is expensive, but that is to be expected. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Professor Hullar was a wonderful French teacher! |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Make time for it and earn money for it; would live in Strasbourg again in a heartbeat! |
