My semester at Sorbonne was disappointing Past Review
By Ian H (Political Science and Government., Tufts University) for
New York University: Paris - NYU in Paris
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
No. Lacking in almost all regards.
Personal Information
If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Sorbonne |
The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Classes were relatively well taught, but either assigned impossible amounts of work, or were a complete joke, making the academic environment pitiful. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Lack of administrative support. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Host family. <br /><br /> |
* Food: |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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? | Paris is an incredibly expensive city. |
Language
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Language acquisition improvement? |
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Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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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? | Don't do it. |
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