I miss the food in France everyday Past Review
By Mary W (Art History, The University of Texas at Austin) for
AIFS: Paris - Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Sorbonne, Institut Catholique, University of London: Paris |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I was disappointed to find a lack of variety in courses. Courses taught in my major, art history, were taught by Literature PhDs who had obvious lack of knowledge in the subject matter. |
| * Food: |
I miss the food in France everyday the quality there just cannot be compared to here in the States. |
| 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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | The metro pass |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Beginner |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Most people spoke English however in everyday interactions it was required to use French. I could practice with practically anyone because everyone around was speaking the language. |
Other Program Information
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