unforgettable Past Review

By (Oklahoma State University - Stillwater) - abroad from 01/04/2017 to 04/27/2017 with

AIFS: Grenoble - Grenoble School of Management

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
friends, culture, travel experience

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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

I wouldnt have met the people i did if i wouldve done another. The people make the place. Friends thatll ill remember forever

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? 100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save save save

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? 1 semester of college
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? You will learn more in america than you will abroad

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
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?
  • friends
  • location
* What could be improved?
  • classes (capstone)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? bring your face wash from back home!!