Business in Toulouse, France Past Review
By Frances d (International Business, San Jose State University) for
Toulouse Business School: Toulouse - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was worthwhile. I learned alot about myself and the host country and how to handle situations on your own.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Experienced difficulty in learning about available courses and schedules. Classroom size was small and you were able to approach professors easily. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Lived in a nice residential area where I could experience daily French routines. |
* Food: |
Not a great population of vegetarians but I was able to make my own food. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Program had many social opportunities and scheduled events. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
Was comfortable and felt safe throughout the city. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
* 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? |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Expect everything to be different and enjoy the differences you will find. Share with other students your thoughts and feelings about the journey while you're there. |