Paris; City of lights and something for everyone! Past Review
By Uko N (Biology, University of Cincinnati) for
ISA Study Abroad in Paris, France
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to be more independent and more compassionate toward people that I only knew for a brief period of time.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Catholic Instituite of Paris |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
no comment |
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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: |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
no comment |
| 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 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I could practice my french with my host family. I had to use french in everyday interactions. There were some people who spoke english. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | An adventure seeker who is outgoing would enjoy this program the best. |
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