Strasbourg: An Amazing City! Past Review
By Caitlin D (HISTORY., Fordham University) for
Syracuse University: Strasbourg - Syracuse University in Strasbourg
I really loved studying in Strasbourg. I made so many friends, and I learned a lot about this amazing place. The Syracuse center was very organized and the staff was very attentive and helpful. I highly recommend this program.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Prof. Bach was wonderful, I learned a lot from him. Same for Prof. Grille, who was an amazing and dynamic professor. Prof. Razcka, on the other hand, was a horrible professor and I struggled not only with his course materials but also with his abrasive personality and mean sense of humor. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My family was so loving and incredible. I am very thankful that I lived with them. I really loved spending time with them and learning about their history. I will never forget my wonderful French hosts. |
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The food Madame Roth cooked was delicious. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The university arranged many trips. I had a lot of fun on all of them. The trips were educational and organized. |
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | n/a |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Exit level, 2001 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
My host family did not speak English, so I got to practice at every meal. I also practiced my French when I was in stores and restaurants. |
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? | This program is for a very serious student who is interested in living in a fascinating city. The workload is very difficult, but the experience is so rewarding. |
