Summer Study abroad in Paris was the most amazing experience of my Life!!!! Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., The College of New Jersey) for

ISA Study Abroad in Paris, France

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned more about French culture, art history, and navigating a country where I was not familiar with the language. i also made amazing friends.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I loved the art and architecture of Paris class because we got to experience what we were learning about first hand.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They were very accessible. My laptop was stolen while abroad and the one adviser went to the police station with me to fill out a police report.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I loved living in the dorm because we all lived together, so it was easy to spend time together, and we never had to walk late at night alone.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
Language acquisition improvement?

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Everyone should study abroad.