Pau: Where the Pyranees, Good Friends and a lot of Wine Meet Past Review
By Rehana L (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS., University of the Pacific) for
USAC France: Pau - French Language and European Studies
Understand French culture much better now and can't wait to come back.
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Great system for foreign students. Three language teachers as well as an elective and option teacher gave us a good mix. Liked being with other foreign students from around the world while still meeting locals. Workload was a bit easier, grading a bit harder. Overall I learned a lot and had a great time. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Always accessible and very friendly and helpful. Wish they would have organized more events with french students. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
The foods great in Pau.Especailly if you live with a host family. Leclerc has everything you need and it's pretty cheap if you're cooking for yourself. Nothing is open on sundays so plan accordingly. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
All of our excursions were amazing and wonderfully planned by USAC. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Not a very unsafe city. Be smart, don't walk alone at night etc. France has great health care so take advantage while you're here. |
| 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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budget and prioritize, it will be different for everyone but have a plan. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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