Past Review
By Sara C (Journalism., Pennsylvania State University - Altoona) for
Penn State Altoona: Paris - Language and African American Music
Yes.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Summer 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Ihad a wonderful experince. I was glad to meet such great people. This trip has given me more understanding of the French culture. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The faculty were very helpful during the trip. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We stayed in a hostel, sometimes the water was not warm. One of our lights were not working. However, the people were very cordial. |
| * Food: |
There are many diverse people in the area, so I ate foods from all different types of cultures. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I had a wonderful time meeting new people and trying new things. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt completely safe. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try to save money, buy what you need, bargaining also helps. |
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? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
At first it was a little difficult. However, I do feel I have improved on my speaking skills. A lot of people in Paris know or try to speak English, so when they realize that I was American they would only speak English, but I always made sure to continue speaking French. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Go for it, go abroad with an open mind, and you will have a great time. |
