France is great Past Review
By Wallace P (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 |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I got my own studio, painted, had an exhibition and had some good teachers |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
its very similar to SMFA |
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* 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 |
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* 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 |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
felt safe |
| 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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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Learn some french before you come |
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