Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The same as I've stated above. Private schools are taken very seriously and the mentality were comparable to an American high school, not so much like college. Teachers were really concerned about whereabouts, schedules, absences, work. It was a smaller school and rules were really strict.

On-site administration of your program

I think this question is in regards to Hugo Boris, who was a very helpful and diligent individual. He helped me out in getting a lot of paperwork done.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It was located in one of the nicest parts of Paris, very close to the Notre Dam, in the 5th district. It was a beautiful, but very small apartment, which was very expensive and difficult to find/afford. Was a very long commute to school, about 1 hour each way. <br /><br /> Already did this above.

I mostly ate at home because Paris is a very expensive city and eating out was a luxury.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Really just meeting people and having fun with them at museums, bars, parties, etc.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I felt extremely safe, though the school was outside of Paris in the suburbs where conditions aren't as nice and luxurious.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

I knew very little French going into my abroad experience. I left knowing little French. Students and professors spoke English because it was an international school, but everything else was in French and very difficult to understand and get acclimated to.

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