Endless opportunities in a city of dreams! Past Review
By Nicholas C (Nursing., Berea College) - abroad from 05/07/2012 to 05/28/2012 with
Berea College: Paris - The Wonders of Paris
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gaineda passion for international travel, I am a addict! All I want to do is see, see, see and experience new and exciting places!!!
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Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Mountain Empire Community College Berea College |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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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? |
I never visited a Health Care facility while abroad. |
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| 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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| * 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? | Approximately 40 - 60 Euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Start early! Every dollar you save before the trip is money that you'll have on the trip! |
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? | None |
| 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? | 3 years of Spanish and 2 semesters of Latin. |
| 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? | Take courses! |
Other Program Information
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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? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had a better grasp of the French language, I feel that the barrier prevented the full opportunity of some experiences. |
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