What a fun and educational experience! Past Review
By Guy S (Industrial Relations, West Virginia University) - abroad from 01/03/2016 to 03/30/2016 with
CEPA Foundation: Strasbourg - EU Studies Semester Abroad Program
i learned to work along side people with different values and perspectives. It was absolutely a worthwhile experience!
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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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The Chateau de Pourtales is an incredible place. I would not have rather lived anywhere else in Strasbourg. |
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The breakfast was wonderful and readily available every morning. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I would have like to learn more French while I was here. I felt that there was a language barrier. However, this was as much my fault as the organization's. Offering a few more French classes upon arrival would have been beneficial though. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had no health issues. |
| * Safety: |
I felt very safe during my stay. |
| 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) |
I was able to live very easily on the 70 Euro per week stipend. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 50 Euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Take advantage of the complimentary breakfast. Also, shop at the grocery store and eat at your residence as opposed to dining out. Save the money for traveling! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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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? | I wish I would have been more prepared with French language skills! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
Individual Course Reviews
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International Career Seminar |
| Course Department: | CEPA |
| Instructor: | Wolfgang Glebe |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | This course remained interesting throughout. Wolfgang kept the class involved, and actively participating in discussions. |
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