Life is always beautiful in Paris! Past Review
By A student (French and Secondary Education, Providence College) - abroad from 01/14/2012 to 05/30/2012 with
France Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
The world has so much to offer so studying abroad allowed me to appreciate all that I saw. I definitely became more independent and I gained confidence in traveling by myself. I traveled to other countries in addition to living in France which gave me insight into other cultures and how other people live in the world. I have a greater appreciation for my own life. I look forward to traveling much more in the future!
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris Universite 3 |
| 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 lived with a host family who had 4 children and a dog. This was an amazing experience! The family welcomed me with open arms and made me feel so comfortable from the beginning! This definitely had a positive impact on my experience and allowed me to adjust easily to living in another country. |
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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? | 200 euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Just save before you study abroad so you have no regrets once you are there! |
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 |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| 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? | 370 |
| 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? | Take advantage of always speaking the language! Since you are living in the country where it is the native language use it as much as possible! |
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? |
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? | I think I knew enough information before leaving. |
