Paris Je T'aime Past Review
By Rebekah B (International/Global Studies., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) - abroad from 01/02/2014 to 05/30/2014 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Paris, France
It was so worthwhile and I wish I could go back. I miss it everyday.
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 classes were good, but the teachers also wanted you to gain as much experience in the city and around Europe so everything they taught was applicable to your time abroad. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Amazing, they were so nice. I did not speak any french coming into it and they were super helpful. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved them. I lived in an apartment right in the middle of the city with three other americans. Perfect location. Right near a metro. |
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Food in Paris is amazing. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt very integrated. It was very easy to meet french friends. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Did not have to deal with this. |
| * Safety: |
I always felt very safe. |
| 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 |
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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? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I felt well prepared. |
