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Study Abroad in France Past Review

By (French Language and Literature., Western Washington University) for

ISEP Exchange: Montpellier - Exchange Program at Université Paul Valéry (Montpellier III)

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I plan to study abroad independently again. I would never study abroad through Western Washington again.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Academics in France are generally more difficult than academics in America so keep this in mind while studying abroad.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived with international students and french students. There was a good mix.

* Food:

I recieved a food stipened. This does not apply. There was, however, a cafeteria 1 minute from my dorm.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I went to the doctor several times, they were easy to find and cheap. My advisors helped me with everything I needed. As in any foreign country use your brain when walking around the city. Don't talk to strangers unless you want to get yourself in trouble. This is not a small town, it is a city so walk in groups and don't bring attention to yourself putting yourself in a dangerous situation.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

Finances

* 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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other