It was live changing experience. Past Review

By (Architecture., University of Texas - San Antonio) - abroad from 05/14/2012 to 06/02/2012 with

University of Texas - San Antonio: Architecture Dialogues in Urban Planning: Paris

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes I did, I wish to have had more time there. I have appreciated architecture much more, it was so much better than looking at pictures, but made me have a passion to pursue Urban Planning.

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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?

* 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? Yes

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? about $100 or less
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? If you study abroad for minimay mester, there isn't no need to buy so much groceries. Your out all day, most likely your going to eat out.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
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?
  • The many sites we visited
  • What I learned when we were out with professors
  • How different their lifestyle and culture were.
* What could be improved?
  • I was satisfied with everything.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I should have made more effort learning french before the trip.