Aix en Provence Past Review
By Lindsey B (French Language and Literature., Western Washington University) for
ISEP Exchange: Aix-Marseille - Exchange Program at Aix-Marseille Université
I met amazing people and have a very close group of friends from all around the world. My French has improved significantly and I have memories that will last a life time.
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Grading system is confusing. Teaching style is very traditional but my teacher was willing to change her methods to match our needs and requests. My school is not a good reflection on the French education system since it is an international school. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
My advisor here in Aix was very helpful. She helped make the transition to living in a foreign country very easy. The administrative procedures in France are confusing and unclear, my advisor helped me with every step and followed up on the paper work. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
We were given a check each month to buy our own food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Our program did not facilitate activities, however I met people through my program that I went on many trips with. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
There were lots of break ins in the dorms through the windows on the bottom floors, however I was on the fourth floor so I was relatively safe. Healthcare is amazing in France |
| 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? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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