I Survived Paris August 16, 2024
By Angelica (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/08/2024 to 05/15/2024 with
SAI Study Abroad: Paris - American University of Paris (AUP)
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained knowledge on navigating a heavily touristy place and what scams to be aware of and avoid. In my classes for anthropology, I learned more techniques for conducting fieldwork and noticing more about my environment.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I was hoping to get into Wellesley in AIX but many said it was unrealistic for me. This program was my backup and I had a great experience with the people I met and friend I made. |
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? | Between 60 to 100 a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Set a budget one what to spend each week while also factoring trips and small excursions. Saving up in advance helps a lot. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | French 207 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Watch shows or movies in the language you will be surrounded by. Even practice your speaking by reading out loud to a friend. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be more open to attending events and engaging with new people. |
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