Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was the most amazing experience of my life so far! Past Review

By (Communication and Media Studies., Illinois State University) - abroad from 05/16/2012 to 06/16/2012 with

New York University: Paris - NYU in Paris

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
After my experience abroad, I gained so much confidence and want travel again. It was definitely worthwhile and want to tell anybody that is hesitant in going, they need to go.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The acadmemia we learned in class was not unbearable. We had avaibable resources to complete our homework and projects.

* 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:

I felt pretty safe in the city, but I was very smart about where I went and what I did. I advise future students to just stay with your friends at night and be alert.

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)

It was hard to live on a budget because I came to Paris knowing I was going to buy a lot of gifts for my family and friends. However, paying for food, transportation and etc, it was fairly easy.

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? I spent about 100 on food and 150 on personal expenses.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Write down everything that you buy and the price. Know exactly in advance what you want to get.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • Getting to know their culture and adjusting to it very easily.
  • My classes and my professors.
  • That the program gave me this experience and everything I could have hoped for happened.
* What could be improved?
  • I don't know or have anything to say.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew not to be scared or nervous and that I can always ask for help.