Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was good but I felt like I bothered peoplewhen I had questions. Past Review

By (French Language, Literature, The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 09/01/2015 to 05/15/2016 with

University of Jean Moulin - Lyon III - Lyon - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The knowledge I acquired of French language and culture cannot be quantified. I learned so much about France, the world, languages, communication, music, movies, food, architecture. I really got to see how different people are different. I lived with a French person and I talked to French people in the street and I really learned about their country and their way of life.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I found my own housing

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

I would have gone somewhere that had more diverse classes. The administration here was also something that was really cumbersome at times. However, I learned a lot and there were some really good professors who wanted to help you learn. Lyon is also a great town.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 50 euros

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Advanced
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Fluent
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? FR320
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? live with french people, talk to french people as much as you can

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?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Lyon
  • just being in france
  • my grammar courses i took there
* What could be improved?
  • organization
  • communication between host and home university
  • credit processing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I don't really have anything like that. it was all a learning experience.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!