Life Changing Epxerience I Wouldn't Trade for Anything! Past Review
By Shainna P (Communication Studies & French, University of Tennessee - Knoxville) for
ISA Study Abroad in Paris, France
I learned so much about myself and others. It was such a rewarding experience that I wouldn't trade for anything.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I loved everything about my ISA program. The directors were great, the homestay situations worked well, and we really learned a lot inside as well as outside the classroom! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everyone was a so friendly and welcoming. They were also excited to share with us a new culture and language which made the trip much more worthwhile. |
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| * Safety: |
I felt extremely safe the entire trip. |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
My teacher, classmates, house mother, and program directors as well. We spoke English often but we still tried to speak as a much French as possible. |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | STUDY ABROAD FOR A SEMESTER! Wish I had been able to stay longer!! |
