The best semester of my life Past Review
By A student (Fordham University) - abroad from 01/15/2012 to 05/31/2012 with
CUPA: Paris - Study Abroad in Paris
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that the best way to learn something is to submerse yourself in it and take chances. Definitely worthwhile.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | L'Institut Catholique de Paris CUPA courses |
| 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 |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I had an amazing host family! |
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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? |
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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? | about 100 euro |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | try to go local and avoid touristy spots! |
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 |
We all signed contracts agreeing we would not speak english. |
| 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? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | FREN 3350 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Read as much as you can, you'll gain new vocabulary. Try and watch movies or tv shows in that language because it will make you more familiar with speech patterns, mannerisms, and colloquialisms. |
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
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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? | i don't know |
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