CEA French Language Immersion was the highlight of my college career! Past Review
By Doreen G (Economics, University of California - Santa Barbara) for
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Paris, France
Allowed me to grow as a student and an individual.
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The Catholic Institute was amazing. Great faculty and staff who truly are about students. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Overall PERFECT experience. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
University does not provide food, and french food is pricey! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
CEA took us on MANY cultural excursions. Highlight was the Palace of Versailles.B |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Be on guard at all times, but don't fret too much. Programs gives great safety tips. |
| 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 |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
All classes were spoken in French. Many spoke English, however made an effort not to. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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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? | GO FOR IT! |
