A wonderful escape from reality in the most beautiful city in the world. Past Review
By Emily R (international communications, Pennsylvania State University - Altoona) for
Penn State Altoona: Paris - Language, Culture and Cuisine
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
it was a nice vacation
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
amazing boat cruise on the Seine, wonderful cooking class at La Cuisine, great hotel: Hotel Cosmos, very friendly tour guides |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 300 american dollars per week on food |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | be sure to have an alternate method of aquiring cash other than a bank card. and bring a few euros with you when first arriving, if possible. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | elementary french level 2 |
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| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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Comments
This was a 10 day academic trip to Paris.
PSU_Altoona_Advisor May 26, 2011
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