Paris, Nimes and Barcelona: Roaming the Cities Past Review
By Kelsey A (Apparel, Merchandising and Design, Illinois State University) for
Study Abroad Programs Worldwide
I loved traveling, but I definitely did not get the educational experience I was hoping for. I think next time I will travel by myself so that I am not dependent on the plans of the group.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
There wasn't enough work. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
We traveled with our teachers from the United States, not teachers from other countries. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable though and I was pleased with him. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The students on the trip shared hotel rooms. The hotels in Paris and Barcelona were in a great location but the hotel in Nimes was too far away from anything to have productive free time. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We were able to explore the cities by ourselves which was fun. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Other than pickpockets safety wasn't an issue. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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? | $400 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I wish that I had been more aware of just how much food would cost. I forgot about the exchange rate and ended up spending more than I wanted to. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It wasn't as focused on school as I had hoped, so make sure you know how much you will be focused and how much free time you will have. |
