Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Sejour en Quebec! Past Review

By (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 05/14/2017 to 05/20/2017 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): French-Canadian Literature

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about the history of Quebec, the history and culture there is very rich in several aspects. Being able to experience in another language also played a factor on this trip.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* 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? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Advanced
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? FRE 436
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 the news, read articles, listen to music in the language

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The scenery in Montreal and in Quebec City were very different but I absolutely loved both cities. Montreal was much more of a urban metropolis setting, while Quebec had a more historic setting and a gorgeous landscape.
* What could be improved?
  • The length of the trip.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had memorized the metro system of Montreal before going on the trip.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.