Four Months in France, an experience of a lifetime. Past Review
By Christie M (French Language and Literature., Providence College) for
France Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
I think it had a significant impact on my life. Not only did I benefit from the language skills for my major but I think it helped me grow as a person in general. I now feel much more independent and aware. I feel like I see the world in a different way and have more open way of dealing with things. It also helped me to focus in on what I want to do after I graduated.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | universite paris IV Sorbonne |
| 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. |
I felt I received an educational experience not only inside the classroom but outside of it. Living with a host family really helped my language skills. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I felt the administration of my host program was great. They were always available and took the time to get to know the students one on one. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My first host family was very cold and not welcoming. My second host family was very friendly, and went above and beyond to make me feel like I was part of their family. It helped improve my language skills and my awareness of other cultures. |
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Pace yourself throughout your stay, try not to buy too much in the beginning. I was surprised at how much money I spent on food. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I think its great, its a very personable program so it makes you feel like you have people to turn to for questions or support. All of the faculty are friendly, enthusiastic and genuinly interested in the students. |
