Grenoble, France was the most memorable experience I've ever had Past Review

By (Secondary Education/Mathematics, University of Vermont) for

AIFS: Grenoble - University of Grenoble - French Language and Culture and Intensive French Language

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

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.

Fair workload and grading, great professors and a wonderful program director; teaching methods similar to those in the US, at least at the university I attended

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

you got a lot for your money (food was mostly included, there were included excursions, etc.); in terms of classes, you took classes based on your level, which was a good thing - not everyone was grouped together; small program, it was more personal that way. I loved it, it was a great experience!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

my host family was incredibly welcoming and helpful. they helped me not only learn the language but adjust to French life and made my experience so much more memorable.

* Food:

families provided the food, it was great. they met all your needs and asked what you liked and didn't like

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

paris, geneva, provence with the program, and lots of other traveling outside of the program

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

grenoble is not known to be very safe, but it is! i never felt unsafe, regardless of the time or place, even as a young american girl. i loved it!

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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? someone who is independent and is sociable and willing to talk to your family. someone who is not afraid to make mistakes when learning the language.