Improved my french, experienced the culture, personal growth Past Review
By A student (Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/02/2019 to 12/23/2019 with
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris
I think it was very worthwhile. My french certainly improved and I really enjoyed being immersed in the culture.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
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While it was difficult at times, I really did feel like I saw genuine progress in my French. I also think that overcoming some of those challenges really gave me a sense of confidence and pride. With that being said, I do think that I was lucky, and I could see how this experience could be a hit or miss one. |
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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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?
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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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 220 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish someone could have told me about how the Language Pledge can be detrimental to your mental health. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
Individual Course Reviews
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Financial Inclusion and Development |
| Course Department: | Economics |
| Instructor: | Pauline Bensoussan |
| Instruction Language: | French |
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History of Economic Thought |
| Course Department: | Economics |
| Instructor: | Jaques Généreux |
| Instruction Language: | French |
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Sociology of Gender |
| Course Department: | Sociology |
| Instructor: | Emmanuel Beaubatie, Daniel Dider |
| Instruction Language: | French |
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