Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I Fell in Love WITH Paris, Not In Paris. Past Review

By (Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication., Illinois State University) for

Novancia Business School Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I realized the cultural differences between Paris and the US. It made me want to travel more, and the classes made me realize I have an interest in the advertising field.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes were long, and the material was dry at times, but overall I did learn quite a bit.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The employees at Accent were rude and unaccommodating most of the time.

* 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:

Bring mace.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? approx $300, mostly on food, bars, and shopping.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? To buy groceries and eat out infrequently. And not to waste money at cafes!!!

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Pay attention in classes and do your assignments, but remember that you're in PARIS FOR A MONTH. Take full advantage.