Going to Paris was an unbelieveable experience! Past Review
By Kaitlyn C (French Education, Siena College) for
ISA Study Abroad in Paris, France
Yes. I learned a lot of vocabulary and things about the language. I also saw some amazing places. I am going to be a French teacher and this will definitely help in knowing more about France as a whole.
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. |
There was only a lot of work for a few classes. I went to school until probably 5:00 pm but it was well worth it. The classes were very well taught. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I loved the ISA program! They were so helpful and I thought that all the trips that we went on were amazing. I learned so much. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived about 25 minutes away from my school by metro. I felt very safe during the day, but I was a little nervous at night. It was not because of the neighborhood, it was because I didnt like walking around at night. If I could suggest something I would suggest that a lot of the students be placed closer to one another so that they can meet up before they go somewhere so that not everything has to be done independently. |
| * Food: |
The food was great and I got to try a lot of new things. My host, however, did get a little frustrated when I explained that I did not like a certain food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved all the events that we did and trips that we took. It was great to meet everyone and learn more about France. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe during the day walking around by myself. I did have to go to a walk in health clinic and they took care of everything. I was able to understand what the doctor said and how to treat the problem. |
| 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? |
All of my classes were in French,and my host spoke French to me most of the time. Unless I could not understand something at all. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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! Do everything that you can there and learn about the culture and language as much as possible. |
