ISA and The Catho: A great time living in Paris and memories that I will never forget! Past Review
By Dane J (International Relations and Diplomacy, Ohio State University - Columbus) for
ISA Study Abroad in Paris, France
Life is an adventure and I learn things along the way from every experience. This experience was definately something that I will tell stories from for the rest of my life!
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Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | I spent the summer following in Cluj-Napoca, Romania at Babes Boylai Univeristy. (Independent arrangement.) |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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* Overall educational experience
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It was great to be in a school that was a majority of international students. I would say that one needs to have a higher level of language competency before going to ensure that they are not placed in a low level course. Lower level courses are great, but you will really excel and thrive in the local community with a stronger grasp of the native language. |
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The two that ran the office were great! Also, I believe that she is gone now, but the girl that worked as the office coordinator was great and very helpful in helping us navigate our daily lives while in country. |
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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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Make the most out of your time while in country. As group of students, all from different home insitutions, we traveled to Greece, Italy, Spain and Egypt. Use RyanAir and Kayak.FR for flight deals and take advantage that you have already "hopped the pond" and are living in Europe! |
Individual Course Reviews
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Religion |
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| Instruction Language: | French |
| Comments: | It was great to learn terms and ideas on the French language. I would say that this very much outside of the box for me as a protestant, but it was a nice complement to my studies while in country. |
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Tourism |
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| Instruction Language: | French |
| Comments: | It was a great course that dealt with practical issues of tourism and hotel management. It would have been a fun elective course in the states, but it was even more enjoyable in french and served to expand my vocabulary and thoughts in the french language. |
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