Baguettes and Business on the Beach Past Review
By Tessa A (Business, Pacific Lutheran University) - abroad from 08/23/2015 to 12/19/2015 with
IES Abroad: Nice - Business, Sustainability & Immigration
I learned about French language and culture and how I want to interact with the world as a global citizen.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program directors were absolutely incredible. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my host family experience. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It was the most incredible four months of my life. It changed my worldview and helped me to grow as an individual. |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make a budget and stick with it! |
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 |
I used French everyday with my host family, however I spoke English with most of my friends. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | French 302 |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | If they really want to become fluent, attend a French-speaking university. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | Live your youth to 150%. |
