Nantes, France: Expected yet Unexpected Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

My French grammar class was taught in a way that I had never experienced before that catered to the students and our levels of language proficiency. The grading system was a bit harsh though.

On-site administration of your program

We would be chided for speaking in English. I felt like the administration was efficient and helpful.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I feel like I did more absorbing the language instead of speaking it with my host family.

I just felt like I always had too much food piled onto my plate and I knew I couldn't be rude and not eat all of it.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

There were always things to do and organized events. Conversation club was fun.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Once I was comfortable with the layout of the city and the public transportation I felt safe. I needed to learn some street smarts that I'd never needed to learn before.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

I could practice with my professors, my host family, and my friends. I did need to use French in everyday interactions because people rarely spoke English.

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