Paris city of americans Past Review

By (International Business., Valparaiso University) for

Boston University: Paris - Internship Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Confidence

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Host system was an American Univerisity.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

none

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

School arrange everything. Treated by host family: between family and guest

* Food:

Nope

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Rex tour

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Watch yourr purse and wash your hand often

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 200 euros
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? monty metro pass.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? 307 Business French
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Internship
* What could be improved?
  • Eleective classes
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Outgoing person who is not afraid to go out and make friends.