Best Studio Art Program:PASCA Past Review
By Joyce L (Art (studio), University of California - Riverside) for
France Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
It was one of the best things I did with my life so far.
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. |
The teachers were American so the grading system and teaching methods were the same. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program size was very small. There were only 13 of us. It was really great because the experience was more intimate, which is how a studio course should be. The professors were always there to help us. Also, everyone has their own little studio space! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
The bakery is great is a good place to get a sandwich for lunch. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The Nizon festival and Bastille day were great. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Bring a flashlight because most of the town's lights turn off after midnight. |
| 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? | A few painting supplies were left off the supply list. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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 did you like most about the program? |
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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? | This is a great program. Any art student to is willing to put in the time and work to learn will benefit from this program. |
