This was the best way to improve my French speaking and comprehension skills! Past Review
By A student (French Language and Literature., University of Southern Maine) - abroad from 07/01/2012 to 08/04/2012 with
Universite Sainte-Anne: Nova Scotia - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned to listen and speak in French with ease. It was definitely worthwhile! I am better prepared this semester in my French classes. I don't think I would be at the level I am at today without this program.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I did not receive healthcare during the program, but there is no "N/A" option. |
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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) |
Extra food was needed, as the cafeteria was only open during specific hours of the day. Gas, food and other products were much more expensive there than in the US. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $125 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
It was a complete French immersion program. I spoke French every hour of every day. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | French Intermediate II |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Enjoy and speak in the language you are there to learn! You can always speak English when you return home! |
Other Program Information
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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? | I wish I had brought hand sanitizer and tissues, as well as more snack food for the evenings. I wish that I had brought more free reading, because there was a lot of down time in the evenings. |
