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Aix en Provence- Go with CEA! Past Review

By (Psychology, University of Washington) for

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Aix-en-Provence, France

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes it was worthwhile!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

A little different between the two.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

strength- accessability of advisors

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Host family cooked and was amazing!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Went to surrounding areas for day trips

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

VERY safe city

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

Host Family. Used in everyday interactions.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The region, the beauty, the program
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing, honestly
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Cea was a VERY helpful and well put together program. I had a lot of fun and was able to experience much of the culture, tourist sites, and people of the region. The people who run it live in Aix and know what they're talking about and how to help you if you need it. Highly recommended!