GOT TO LEARN TO LOVE PARIS Past Review
By CINDY T (Linguistics., The University of Texas at Austin) for
MICEFA: Paris - Study Abroad at University of Paris - Sorbonne
DEFINITELY I WOULD NOT CHANGE A THING...
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. |
NOT TO MUCH HOMEWORK, IN CLASS PRESENTATIONS ARE OPTIONAL BUT VERY HELPFUL TO BOOST UP GRADE SINCE MOST CLASSES HAVE ONLY ONE EXAM AT THE END OF THE TERM. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO HELP THE STUDENTS. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Food: |
BEST/CHEAPEST OPTION IS TO COOK AT HOME |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
TRIPS TO MONT ST MICHEL, NORMANDIE, LOIRE VALLEY |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
AS ANY BIG, CAPITAL CITY IS GOOD TO BE AWARE OF SURROUNDINGS BUT PARIS IS OVERALL A VERY SAFE CITY, BE EXTRA CAUTIOUS DURING HIGH TOURIST SEASON, SPECIALLY IN THE METRO NETWORK. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | NO |
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
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | NO CITY IS PERFECT |