France Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs

Not only did I improve my understanding of the French language and culture, but I also learned a lot about myself. My experience here definitely changed my view on the world and what I want out of life. Caroline H - Temple University

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I cannot recommend AUCP highly enough -- my experience as a student at AUCP in 2011 continues to impact me. Supported by the professors and staff, I made major progress in my French and the way in which I handled inter-cultural situations. Today, in 2015, I am pursuing a Master's degree in French-English translation in France. A... Ellyn O - Grinnell College

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I learned so much about myself during my semester abroad and definitely became a more confident person. I am also very proud of how much my French improved, and that alone made it worthwhile. I also gained an understanding of French culture that I didn't have before but really appreciate now, and I made great friends I still kee... Meghan S - Ursinus College

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I learned an incredible amount of French culture, not only from my classes but from daily life as well. It pushed me to learn how to communicate in different ways and to better explain things. It also, as cliché as it may sound, pushed me out of my comfort zone, necessitating that I learn how to navigate a different kind of cit... A student - Linfield College

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This experience was absolutely worthwhile! I learned so much inside and outside the classroom. My language skills improved immensely, my cultural awareness has been heightened and the people I met I will forever remember. Olivia H - Alma College

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From this experience abroad, I learned to be independent; to cherish the simple moments in life when around a family; to make goals and to stick with them; to let yourself feel scared, happy or frustrated (always in French, of course); and to practice a foreign language always. Jonathan B - Grinnell College

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The biggest thing I gained was a new and more open cultural perspective, which comes mostly from the Cultural Patterns course but also through my interactions with French students and my host family. Kristen N - Carleton College

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Naturally. There is always an element of perspective leveling when one studies abroad. I've got great comprehension skills now, but my linguistic ones really aren't as strong as I'd hoped. It's also a really great exercise in independence and inter social skills. Carmen A - Brandeis University

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It was worthwhile I learned so much-- not just for the language and the culture, but about independence and the like. emily.rothkin - Wellesley College

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It was definitely worthwhile. I gained a lot of confidence in myself and my ability to navigate the world and challenging new situations. I think the experience was very hard for me and at times draining, but I loved pushing myself and I am so happy to have gained so much confidence from the experience, and also I have gained a ... A student - Brandeis University

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This experience literally changed my life, I gained an incredible amount of self-confidence from studying abroad with the AUCP - it was absolutely the right balance of challenge and fun. I can proudly say that I am now fluent in French and have a deepened understanding of French culture, thanks to the AUCP. While I came to Franc... Samantha F - Fordham University

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Yes. A student - The University of Texas at Austin

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