Paris: A Chance to Grow Past Review

By (Education, French, SUNY - College at Oswego) for

MICEFA: Paris - Study Abroad at University of Paris VIII

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot of other cultures and about myself. It was difficult transitioning but in the end was worth the hard work.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

We were strongly discouraged against taking regular classes with the french students, but were instructed it would be best to take the FLE classes which were geared towards foreigners. But the FLE were way too easy and required little work. I do not feel that I learned much in any of the classes.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Overall, everyone that worked for MICEFA was very friendly and helpful.

* Housing:

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* Food:

* 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)

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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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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