Memorable Past Review
By Sarah G (Comparative Literature., Willamette University) - abroad from 01/14/2013 to 05/18/2013 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Aix-en-Provence, France
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how open and welcoming the world can be and just how far you can go with a little bit of bravery
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Vivienne, Sandra, and Vainess made my experience memorable, fun, and welcoming. Love them! |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my CEA apartment and roommates. SO beautiful and welcoming |
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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? |
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* Safety: |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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 |
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Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Speak up in class! |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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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? | 0 |
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? | how expensive AIx is |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
Individual Course Reviews
Course Name/Rating: |
L'Histoire de France |
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Instructor: | Claude Thomas |
Instruction Language: | French |
Comments: | My experience in this class was very negative. When the whole class did poorly on a midterm, he barely went over it at all and didn't change the schedule to help us learn from our mistakes. He also regularly humiliated students and spoke of Americans with disdain. |
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