Past Review

By (Finance and Financial Management Services., The University of Texas at Austin) for

Ecole Superieure De Commerce De Paris: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I loved the program and had independence to do what I wanted, however there were times when I would have preferred to have access to the amenities of arranged programs such as group trips and housing.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes did not have much extra work, but the content level was very comparable if not harder than UT

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

3rd Arrondisement <br /><br /> It was absolutely terrible and we got into a sticky situation with our Realtor.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

There were several events arranged by the school and I went out with friends most nights.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt very safe in my surroundings.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? It was all relative.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I would suggest living in Accent Dorms.

Individual Course Reviews

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Negotiations

Course Department: OA01
Instructor: Mel Fearon
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was very fun and interesting. It really helped us realize cultural differences in business.
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How does the European Model lead to the European Construction

Course Department: LA0D
Instructor: Professor Morel
Instruction Language: English.
Comments: This was an interesting class because it was taught by a different professor each time. Each session was based on a different country in the EU so it was neat to compare the different topics with places I had traveled to.
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International Finance

Course Department: FD08
Instructor: Kobrak
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was a very challenging class and students who were unable to comprehend the material struggled. I found it easy if you studied the material, but many students did have difficulty. You have to actually pay attention during class and do your homework which many students didn't chose to do.
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Group Financial Statements

Course Department: CA02
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: The teacher went off on tangents a lot and it was often hard to follow. The material was easy to teach yourself and the teacher was entertaining.
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