France: Finding the flip side of my history and myself Past Review
By Sophia A (French, Goucher College) for
IFE: Paris Field Study
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Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | n/a |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The work load was average: some more complicated than others. It was interesting to experience the different systems, but once we got going, it became natural for most of us. I was glad to be able to learn French as a regular french student. I can't really compare the two Universities because it would be like comparing apples and oranges; they are different. I am glad to be back because I am a bit more confident about what I want to do after college now. |
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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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| * Food: |
It is hard to be a vegetarian in France, and be on a budget |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Repas collectif: Where a group of people get together to make and eat foreign dishes from different countries. It was open to everyone in the dorm. It was also a great way to meet people. |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | at least 50 Euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Look out for the money conversions. It can be quite painful! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 300 level |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I did have to speak French everyday. I have french friends with whom I practice. Most of the students spoke English. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Go with an open mind, you might surprise yourself! |
