Discovering myself in France Past Review
By Devan C (Math, Fairfield University) - abroad from 01/10/2012 to 05/19/2012 with
CIEE: Paris - French And Critical Studies
I became much more independent and met a lot of different people.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I had a great educational experience |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration for CIEE Paris was outstanding. They were always there to give a helping hand no matter what time of the day. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my host family. They were so welcoming and it helped me practice my French |
| * Food: |
The food in France was great. I loved everything I tried. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I was integrated in the culture due to my French language partner, the school I taught in, and my host siblings. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had to go to a doctor since I was having problems with my knee. The insurance through my program covered it all. The healthcare is really good in France. |
| * Safety: |
I had no issues with safety. I feel that Paris is a pretty safe city, but always be aware of your surroundings. |
| 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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 300 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Lots of speaking |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Nothing. |
