France Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs

Yes, my language skills very much improved. It made me add French as a double major. Living in France for 4 months also made me realize I would not want to live in France later in life. Megan C - Tulane University

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This experience was one that I will never forget, it was during a time of my life that I was open to reflecting on where I have been and where I hope to find myself. It followed St Louise de Marillac and St. Vincent de Paul and their lives, we were able to see how small actions can leave a major mark on the lives of others. Kristin S - St. John's University

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I'm a very resilient person who can most the most of any situation, and while difficult to adapt at first, Paris was an amazing experience. It was definitely worthwhile and helped me mature. Ariel11 - Brandeis University

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The experience gave me a lot of perspective on my education and life in the United States and made me grateful for so much that I think I took for granted. While I definitely appreciate that aspect of my semester abroad, I would not want to pay money for this experience again. I feel like that money and energy could have been di... Julia O - Wellesley College

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I think I gained a lot of insight into who I really am by breaking down ideas of what I thought I was and was not, while reaffirming other ideas. I think later I will find my experience worthwhile, but it will take a lot of time - not simply the three weeks that have passed - since as of right now I am quite apathetic towards my... Morgan D - Carleton College

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This verified that France is a wonderful place to learn and experience URBAN French culture and that Paris will always be a place I hope to one day live. I can't quite articulate all of what I know I could or would like but just know that the experience was downright invaluable and was definitely probably THE highlight of my col... Jarrett J - Grinnell College

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It was one of the best things I did with my life so far. Joyce L - University of California - Riverside

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I have had travel stories published based on cultural understanding I acquired in Aix. I have traveled extensively and know that I was invited into local homes because of my open heart to other cultures, gained from AUCP. I have since been a study abroad advisor. Oh, yes, and I married a French man whose parents don't speak En... Erika M - Villanova University

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I felt like this experience opened my eyes to a completely different culture. It made me really appreciate the space and things that I have here in the United States. Emily M - University of Wisconsin - Stout

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It helped me to further my language studies by visiting and interacting with the local people. It also helped immensely to study the art that I study at home close up and in person. Amanda E - Saint Ambrose University

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yes. J C - Boston College

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Yes, in that I learned a lot about myself and became more independent and self-confident. I also got an International Studies and French minor out of it. I still love travel and learning about the world, I just have learned that I wouldn't do a study-abroad program again, more likely an internship or just general travel. Taylor R - Western Washington University

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I work in international education and still speak French (although not nearly as well as at the end of my AUCP semester!). Jason F - Villanova University

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