Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Greatly improved language skills Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/30/2019 to 12/20/2019 with

Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Poitiers

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My language skills greatly improved. I think I would have regretted not going abroad, but it wasn’t the best experience.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* 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? No

I wish there were more options for students wanting to study the sciences in French. I think I maybe would have had a better experience if I had studied in Poitiers in the Spring, so I could have done a lab internship.

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

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Advanced
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Fluent
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? FREN0230
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Subject material in classes
  • Independence
  • Travel
* What could be improved?
  • Advising
  • Resources available predeparture
  • Integration with community
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how difficult it would be to make French friends

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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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Compartmentation fonctionnelle et régulation de l’expression des gènes
Course Department: BBMCG
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Instruction Language: French
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Enzymologie et purification des protéines
Course Department: BBMCG
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Instruction Language: French
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Méthodologie en génie génétique
Course Department: BBMCG
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Oral expression and French society
Course Department:
Instructor: Mme Audinet
Instruction Language: French
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Louis XIV’s France

Course Department:
Instructor: Vigier
Instruction Language: French
Comments: Independent course/study
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Tandem
Course Department:
Instructor: Brianna Works
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