"Aix-en-Provence: A Positive Change in Lifestyle" Past Review
By Jessalyn G (International Business, Bryant University) for
Institute for American Universities (IAU): The School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Aix-en-Provence, France
Studying abroad has definitely made me want to pursue international opportunities in my future career.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Teaching methods were usually the same compared to Bryant. The workload was less and they give less assignments that are weighted more (typically). |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Program size: small Knowledge about host country: High Teacher and on-site administration accessibility: Moderate Expectations were met. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Host families usually asked if there were a few foods you really did not like or were allergic to in the beginning. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The excursions arranged by the program were GREAT! We traveled so much throughout the south of France and every trip was amazing. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
The city is very, very safe. I never felt in danger or scared walking by myself or with a group at night or during the day. |
| 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 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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