In Love with Paris!! Past Review
By Natalia Erazo (University of Hartford) - abroad from 01/08/2018 to 05/12/2018 with
CIEE: Paris - French And Critical Studies
I learned so much about myself and about the world around me- the entire experience was unimaginably worthwhile. I can't believe I had the opportunity. I learned about cultures, art, history, language, people, anthropology, and so many more. I learned to appreciate life around me.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload was intense, but realistic. The professors were absolutely amazing. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everyone in Paris CIEE was extremely helpful and caring; I couldn't have asked for a better experience. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My homestay was one of the best decisions I've ever made. |
| * Food: |
French food is just amazing |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I love speaking French and I am so proud of myself for learning the language as much as I have. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
My program was always willing to help us, but I found a doctor on my own and it was a great and relieving process. |
| * Safety: |
The administration always kept us alert about what was going on in Paris. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
CIEE gave me so many opportunities to get adjusted to studying abroad. I loved mostly everything about this program. |
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) |
Due to travel expenses, it was so difficult for me to keep my budget of only spending $250 a week. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $500week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | stick with your budget and don't get too excited trying to do things that are not in the budget. |
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 |
frequent encouragement to use the language |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 6 years of high school French |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Don't be afraid to make mistakes because trial and error is the easiest way to learn. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | n/a |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
