Avignon! Past Review
By Micere J (History of Art and Architecture, Harvard University) for
Bryn Mawr: Avignon - Institut d'études Françaises d'Avignon
Yes, my French improved a ton.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The teachers are great. Some of the best French professors I have ever had. They managed to be extremely sympathetic to studying during the summer, while still offering a rich academic experience. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
There ar so many students! Difficult to have a sense of unity on the trip, but the teachers are extremely enthusiastic which is great. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Not that great, the restaurants surrounding are pretty good too though |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Best part was weekend trips to other provinces. Avignon is not the coolest place. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I never felt unsafe |
| 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? | None |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Take the pronunciation class if it is offered, and interact with locals at night. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
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