Paris in spring Past Review
By Michael P (Industrial Design, San Jose State University) for
French national school for advanced studies in design ( ENSCI-Les Ateliers ): Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes it was. i made a lot of great friends and saw life in a different light
Personal Information
| 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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
the woman in charge of the exchange students was very helpful in answering questions and providing assistance whenever it was needed. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived right outside of Paris. So it was cheaper but also not too far from school. |
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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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | learn the language. it will make it so much easier. |
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