4 months in Paris Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/24/2018 to 12/21/2018 with
Sciences Po: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I really learned alot more about France and Europe as a whole, especially by interacting with my host family and the locals.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Course registration provided a lot of problems, and communication with the administration was rather difficult. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Food: |
Eating out tended to be pricier, so grocery shopping and cooking was definitely a better idea. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I personally didn't have any health problems, however, some professors did require a doctor's note in order to have an excused absence. |
* Safety: |
As long as normal caution was exercised and you have a general sense of awareness of your surroundings, there was no issues. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It was a very enjoyable experience, despite some issues with the administration. |
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) |
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Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Check out the grocery stores around your area to find the one with the lowest prices. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
* 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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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Getting your visa could potentially be a lengthy process, so try and get started earlier. |
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 Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |