Study abroad in France strongly improved my French language skills and understanding on culture Past Review
By Nadejda S (Economics., Villanova University) for
Syracuse University: Strasbourg - Syracuse University in Strasbourg
I think I became more independent, open and flexible, and decided that I should participate in another study abroad experience later in life
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. |
Workload is very light, professors simply lecture, no student interaction |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration was good at the Syracuse Center, but NOT at the Strasbourg University itself |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Quality of food was good, but portions were very small |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Trip to burgundy, hockey matches |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Strasbourg is a small and safe place |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Host family, French friends, people in the streets |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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