France is great Past Review

By (Bfa, SMFA - School of the Museum of Fine Arts) for

Ecole Superieure des Arts Decoratifs de Strasbourg: Strasbourg - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes, great time, didn't make much work, but met some great people

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I got my own studio, painted, had an exhibition and had some good teachers

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

its very similar to SMFA

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I had a great apartment in the center of strasbourg, about a 5 min walk to my school

* Food:

Alsace has great food

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Met some great kids and the most beautiful woman I've ever met

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

felt safe

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Learn some french before you come