Great experience in France and Switzerland August 21, 2023
By Noel M (Life, Radnor High School) - abroad from 07/02/2023 to 08/24/2023 with
The Experiment: France: Cultural Discovery
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Attending The Experiment trip gave me a good sense of the reality in a different country. I got to meet my groupmates, my host family, and even random people who became friends. My group mates were really good and fun. My host family was amazing. I got to see how the typical small town in France is and I met their family members. A big highlight of my trip was celebrating Bastille day with the whole town. Switzerland was very cool. Everything was expensive, but the town was very beautiful and right on the lake.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Very amazing place. |
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
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The money situation was pretty good. The group leaders normally gave us money to have lunch and dinner. Breakfast was normally provided by the hotels. Bring some money for souvenirs. Also, Switzerland is expensive so plan for that. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $80 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't give in to the urges. Save money unless it is worth it. Some souvenirs are cheaper a couple of shops down so also compare prices. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Don't fully fill up your suitcase, make sure you leave room for extra clothes or presents. You probably will only be needing 1 towel at most, I didn't need one the whole trip. Pack light but don't pack light like a carry on. |
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
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