How can I even try to sum it up in one line? Past Review
By Jennifer S (The College of William and Mary) - abroad from 01/08/2012 to 05/19/2012 with
CIEE: Rennes - Liberal Arts
-Increased self-confidence -Friends from around the world -Greater interest in international affairs and politics -Yes, it was definitely worthwhile!
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I would like to especially note how helpful both the Acting Director and the secretary at the CIREFE were when I was having health problems. Not only were they there to talk to me through them, but they also helped me call doctors and arrange medical appointments. I couldn't have gotten through my semester without them! |
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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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Maybe around $100 a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You need less pastries than you think you do. |
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 |
Students are required to sign a "language commitment" contract at the very beginning (first day) of the program, and frequently reminded of this. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 300-level college French courses |
| 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? | Talk to your host family, talk to shopkeepers, talk to other students - just talk! |
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? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | -Never turn down an opportunity to do something new or to meet new people -Really make an effort to connect with your host family |
