- Past Review
By Amy S (French/Political Science, SUNY - College at Oswego) for
MICEFA: Paris - Study Abroad at Catholic University of Paris
yes, it was very worthwhile. I plan on applying and doing my masters in Paris next fall.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I found the workload to be very manageable and the grading system to be very fair, especially as a foreign student. I believe the greatest difference between the American and the French educational systems is the structure of the universities. IE online registration, class choices. In my American university I also had more exams and papers for each course throughout the semester whereas for the French students they had exposés to present. While Americans may have to give presentations, the layout of the presentation is based off of how the professor wants, whereas in France there is a specific presentational system that it seems everyone follows. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
French family friends |
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | keep a log of how much money you spend/ how much you're making (if you have a job). I recommend getting a foreign Bank acct. so you aren't charged every time you need to withdraw money from an ATM |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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