IES Abroad Arles: An Unforgettable Journey Past Review
By Alexis H (Economics, Northwestern University) for
IES Abroad: Arles - IES Abroad in Arles
I have gained a new appreciation for French culture, language, and inhabitants. I underestimated the level of language that I would acquire and am pleased to note my fluency as a result of the program.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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 administration was very knowledgeable of Arles and the surrounding French Provence. I was amazed at the advising and educating that occurred during my time with IES Abroad Arles. Not only have I met friends and family that I will forever keep in touch with, but I have also developed a high regard for IES Abroad for allowing me to grow and develop in Arles, France. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My host family was extremely accommodating and willing to get to know me and my culture. I felt a little nervous going into the program without having a clue who I was staying with, but the turnout was positive. |
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I'm a picky eater. Anything was going to bug me, but the program director and administrators are always willing to help. |
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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? |
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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 |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I spoke with fellow American students in French as well as communicating with my host family entirely in French. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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