BEST CHOICE IN MY LIFE WAS TO STUDY IN AIX-EN-PROVENCE. Past Review
By Erica C (Theatre, University of Kentucky) for
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Aix-en-Provence, France
everything, I am smarter than I was when I left America, about everything, food, culture, politics, etc. Now I know two languages. I now am a double major of theatre arts and French.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | la sorbonne, université de paul cezanne aix-marseille III |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I am now fluent in French, there is no way I would have learned what I did in France, in a classroom in the states. It was the best choice I have ever made in my life. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
My expectations were exceeded. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
great! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
everyday was a memorable experience. Cassis was one of my favorites and La Camrauge. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
we were safe, just don't be stupid, same rules apply, here and there, don't make yourself a target. |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I practiced with friends, teachers, people I met. I used the host country language in everyday interactions. yes everyone spoke english. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Don't be afraid, do everything you can. A spontaneous one. |
