I will never forget my trip to France and Spain Past Review
By Brooke Z (Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations., Illinois State University) for
Study Abroad Programs Worldwide
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about the culture and it broaden my views on a lot of topics. It made me want to succeed in life so I can return to Paris in the future.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Everything was so fun on my trip. I recommend students to experience the night life. It is a lot of fun interacting with people from a different country because you learn a lot more about the culture. |
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| 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? | A lot of my meals were provided with my trip but meals are a lot more expensive in Europe. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make sure you realize that the exchange rate is so much different from US dollars to Euros. Make sure you have enough money because Europe is pretty expensive depending on what you plan on doing. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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