Great time!!!!!!!! Past Review

By (Political Science and Government., University of Northern Colorado) for

Laval University: Quebec City - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes it was worth it... best time of my life

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

food was very expensive

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? over 2000 dollars for 4 months
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? always go to the grocery stores and shop and cook for yourself

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? undergraduate
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

The foreign language was really good but the professor was racists

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Do your own thing and have fun while doing it....