Paris Study Abroad Past Review
By Elizabeth F (Art History, Criticism and Conservation., Providence College) for
CIEE: Paris - French And Critical Studies
Yes. I am much more independent and globally conscious.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were very helpful with personal and cultural adjustment. The orientation was rushed and overwhelming. Other than that they were very approachable. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my neighborhood and my host mother. It was a perfect match for me. |
| * Food: |
I was able to eat pretty cheaply and still enjoy the food of France. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Normandy trip. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
You definitely need to be aware of your surroundings in Paris, particularly as a female. Our program made us very aware of that. |
| 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? | Just be mindful of money and try to buy inexpensive food. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I used French on a day to day basis with my host mother, teachers, and on the streets of Paris. |
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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Very independent students who was to explore Paris on their own and learn about the city. |
