Loved Strasbourg Past Review

By (History, West Virginia University) for

CEPA Foundation: Strasbourg - EU Studies Semester Abroad Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes it was very worth while.

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The work load wasn't hard at all.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Everyone at the Chateau was wonderful

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

WE had to cook for ourselves lunch and dinner which was kind of nice. We also got breakfast every morning from the Chateau.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

We were able to travel many places while living at the Chateau. I made it to 7 different countries. Also the Chateau was really good about having events for everyone staying in the castle, for example we had a big Halloween party and a Thanksgiving dinner.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt completely safe walking around the city by myself at night.

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

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • I loved living at the Chateau
* What could be improved?
  • The colaboration with the french instiution needs imporvement