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Great training in photography at Spéos Photo School in Paris! Past Review

By (Rhode Island School of Design) - abroad from 09/13/2017 to 07/27/2018 with

Speos Paris Photographic Institute: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I discovered Paris and the French culture that i knew just a little bit. Luckily I was also able to travel Europe and discover other cultures.

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.

During my time at Spéos Photo School in Paris, I was able to learn a great deal about photography and really improved my technical skills and also developed my own visual identity.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

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? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The teachers were all professionnal
  • I could borrow the equipment for free!
  • I met a lot of professionals and was able to build my network
* What could be improved?
  • More restaurants in the area!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? All the information was clearly provided on the website, I took time to read it and contact the school to ask my questions.