Wanna have a life changing experience? Go to Paris through BIST!!! Past Review

By (Berea College) - abroad from 05/07/2012 to 05/30/2012 with

Berea College: Paris - The Wonders of Paris

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worthwhile. I got to experience the culture, language, art and architecture of not only Paris, but also Chartres and Reims. I also learned that even though we all come from a specific country/culture, we all have things in common, and sometimes u get impressed of how alike people can be, in a good way of course :)

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 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

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? I spent between 40-50, and that was a lot ;)
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Dont try to buy everything you see on the first day of your trip. Take a look first at the restaurants, shopping centers, etc u wanna go to and then select the ones you like the most. Priorities!!!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Financial support from the college and outside scholarships
  • Well-planned
* What could be improved?
  • Meetings schedules
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Everything was well explained.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Wonders of Paris

Course Department:
Instructor: Madame Watkins
Instruction Language: English
Comments: The professor was well prepared. She had an exceptional amount of knowledge and knew how to pass it on.
Credit Transfer Issues: