Paris:Amazing and worthy - Paris-Sorbonne University Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., University of California - Riverside) for

Sorbonne University: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The worklord was so much, and the professor taught at a very fast pace. The main issue was that you could not ask for help or get tutor from you professors after class is over. They need to advise something to help students adjust to the difficult material.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The french adviser in France named Lauren was so helpful and made everything more easy.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

the food was amazing but expensive.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

museums were my favorite memories of Paris.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

It was very well-lit at night, so it made it easier to walk home late.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? typically 60-70euros
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? save up because the dollar is very weak and you will be broke within two weeks.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? French 4
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

in class with students and teachers. I tried to practice with outside french locals.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • the culture
* What could be improved?
  • the studying environment
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? be opened minded to new things.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Intermedaire

Course Department: 200
Instructor:
Instruction Language: french
Comments: Yes, It was extremely challenging I had to teach myself a lot to be on the same accord with everyone else. We had two different teachers. The first one was very tricky but the second one was much more patient and understanding. She was very helpful. We had to participate in class it was mandatory
Credit Transfer Issues: yes I do, and I would