An Aix-cellent Study Abroad Aix-perience! (Puns Thoroughly Intended) Past Review
By A student (Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne / IPFW) - abroad from 01/04/2016 to 05/05/2017 with
Aix-Marseille University: Marseille - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Absolutely! Study abroad. It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance, and everyone should be able to take advantage of it.
Personal Information
| 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 enrolled at Aix-Marseille Université via the Indiana University / University of Wisconsin program in Aix. I had wonderful on-site advisors, excellent support, and a rewarding time in my courses. It was ideal! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Not needed. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I had a great time, and most everything was wonderful. The few obstacles I did come into contact with were easily surmounted and although it was exhausting most days, I truly believe that my current level of professional French would have been impossible without the experience. |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 400-Level |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I felt well-prepared -- I'm not sure there's anything I know now that I wasn't made aware of or prepared for, thanks to IU! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
