Learning a different pedagogy Past Review
By Scott V (Political Science And International Studies, University of the Pacific) - abroad from 01/21/2013 to 05/03/2013 with
IES Abroad: Paris - French Studies
I learned a lot about how to learn from different teaching styles and I wouldn't change anything about my semester abroad.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The french professors were very accommodating to the students needs and abilities. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very laid back but encouraging atmosphere. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My host father was incredible, he made the transition much easier for me and he was always willing to help me with homework and understanding french culture. |
| * Food: |
Great quality and nice environment, though it was a tad bizarre eating dinner well after 8:00pm. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It was so-so. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I never had health issues. |
| * Safety: |
I didn't experience any issues regarding safety. |
| 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) |
I am a rather low-maintenance individual so most of my money was spent on food so my costs were kept rather low. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Roughly 50 euro per week. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Most host families choose to be host families because they enjoy sharing YOUR company. Feel free to try and engage them in conversation because it will do wonders for you. Also, don't go out drinking with all of the other american students, instead travel with a small group and focus on the conversations you have with the natives that you meet. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | All of the different french expressions haha. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
