An unforgettable, amazing experience May 10, 2023
By A student (Psychology, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/09/2023 to 04/29/2023 with
Boston University: Paris - Internship Program
Paris was an amazing city so full of life and culture and new experiences. I met so many people from all over the world and learned about their languages and culture. I improved my French and gained independence in a new city.
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. |
great professors, interesting courses, engaged classmates. |
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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? |
Housing was clean and spacious but I was placed outside of Paris and would have preferred to be in the city for greater access. |
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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 would have appreciated more understanding for when a student was out sick. The program was very strict about attendance which made it difficult when my migraines were not excused. |
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City overall felt safe as long as you stayed smart about personal items on public transport and traveling later at night in groups. |
| 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) |
Food, travel and social outings are expensive in Paris but well worth it. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | cook for yourself when you can, try to limit how many times you buy coffee outside of the apartment. Create a budget for yourself. |
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? | FREN 110A - Cultural Representations |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | restaurants, coffee shops, bars and going out is the best way to meet new people and practice your french in a low-stakes nonacademic environment! |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | To seize every opportunity and make the most of every moment. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
