An Experience to Last a Lifetime! Past Review
By A student (University of Rochester) - abroad from 09/05/2016 to 12/17/2016 with
IES Abroad: Paris - French Studies
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
In my time abroad I gained a better understanding of French culture and improved my level of French. This experience was definitely worthwhile I can't wait to go back!
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 |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
IES Abroad allows students to make the most of their time in Paris whether its classes sponsored by the program, courses at outside institutions (highly recommend you take advantage of this), or an internship there was no limit as to what I could do. |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 60euros/week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | If you have a host family the dinners they don't provide for you stay in and cook. The same rule applies for lunch. |
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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | French 310 |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Take advantage of the Rosetta Stone account IES provides you. It really helped in giving a review on everyday vocabulary I hadn't used since introductory French. If you are new to French, in addition to using Rosetta Stone download language apps and bring a phrasebook!! |
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? | I wish I would have known how much study abroad changes your life.The memories and experiences you gain are unique and can't be gained anywhere else. I definitely would have extended my program from one semester to a year and gone earlier in my college career! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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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! |
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