A Tasteful Adventure Past Review
By Trevor M (Utah Valley University) - abroad from 05/25/2012 to 06/22/2012 with
Utah Valley University: Traveling - French
A more in depth knowledge of the french language and culture. It was definitely worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
There was a lot of help with coursework, though it was not too terribly difficult. The intensity was exactly what I had hoped for. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were very helpful. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was great. We had a magnificent French madame cook for us and clean for us and speak with us every day. She was very friendly and accommodating. I think it would have been better only if there were more people living with us. |
| * Food: |
French food was incredible. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt like I was a part of the city and I would love to go back anytime. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
We were given international health insurance, although it was not really needed. |
| * Safety: |
The program was very safe for me. |
| 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) |
It was difficult to live on a student's budget primarily due to the conversion rate and the sheer amount of incredible things available. |
| * 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? | 150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save a lot if you want nicer things. |
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 |
Very frequently, our program required us to use the language everyday. |
| 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 2010 |
| 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? | Converse with others in the language as much as possible. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | France and neighboring areas are expensive |
