Amazing experience with JYF! Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 03/19/2014 to 12/19/2015 with
France Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
I learned a lot about myself and my independence. I would without a doubt say that my abroad experience was worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
JYF was a great program because the balance between sweet briar classes and the support offered made the course load at the sorbonne manageable. |
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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 had the greatest host family and would absolutely recommend a home stay- my language skills improved so much! |
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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? |
I sprained my ankle and was able to see a doctor very quickly and received the necessary prescriptions and braces that same day. |
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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) |
There were few moments where I had to spend money, mostly it was on my own accord and by my choice. We were in charge of our lunches daily however. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Around €100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I think just keeping track of the money you have and are spending is the best way. That way you can think about it and plan accordingly. |
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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 200-level at wellesley |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Speaking is the only way to get comfortable and improve! |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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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 do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had a better sense of the calendar which I understand is hard because the french universities don't publish theirs until the semester is about to begin. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
