I loved it so much I am applying for MBA programmes back in France! Past Review
By Daniel T (Political Science, Economics, San Jose State University) - abroad from 09/12/2011 to 06/02/2012 with
Sciences Po Lille: Lille - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Extremely worthwhile. I now value an international life.
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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The level of education demanded in le conference de grande ecole programes is impressive. |
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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? |
their were housing options by my landlord was a slum lord. |
| * Food: |
Viva la cuisine de france |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I am ethiopian/eritrean and there were plenty of african immigrants. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
America really sucks compared to the euro project in this field. |
| * Safety: |
I got pick pocketed once and into a couple of fights but that is because I go to bars and lack an easy going personality. |
| 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? | $600.-$700. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | France is expensive |
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? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 1 quarter of beginner french at DeAnza |
| 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? | Rossetta Stone |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
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? | 10+ |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | to bide my time. it flies fast |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
World Cities |
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| Instructor: | Professor Brunet Jallet |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | It chaallenged me to consider the financial aspect of dictating policy |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | still in process |
