Enriching Adventure Past Review
By A student (Tufts University) - abroad from 01/01/2017 to 05/31/2017 with
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris
I learned a lot during my study abroad and I'm sure it's going to affect my future career/future life for a long time.
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. |
The program is well-organized and offers an enriching experience in Paris. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The staff and professors are gentle and welcoming. They care about the development of each student. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing is great. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Go to class in the local institutions will be a great immersive experience, but the chances to interact with local students and other local residents are not enough for integrating with the local culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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) |
Paris is a bit pricy but it's good overall. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100 dollars |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | buy more meals at home? |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be more organized to time management |
