Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Wellesley-in-Paris: Outstanding; Wellesley-in-Aix: A learning opportunity Past Review

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Wellesley College: Aix-en-Provence - Wellesley-in-Aix

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
While I did not necessarily enjoy all of my time abroad, I learned an incredible amount about myself and others and was provided with opportunities that I may never have again.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Madame Masson was excellent, but I do not know how the program survives when she is not in charge. I felt the French staff was not very accomodating and did not meet the expectations established by Wellesley.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The Wellesley excursions were outstanding!

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save on day to day things, and splurge on trips.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? MAKE YOURSELF DO THINGS. Everything! Sign up for way too many activities, go traveling every weekend, and if learning French is your number 1 priority--hang out with French kids, ones that don't speak English and aren't friends with any of your American friends.