I loved Paris and my homestay family Past Review
By Molly B (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS., The University of Texas at Austin) for
IES Abroad: Paris - French Studies
Yes! I loved my experience!! I loved Paris and my homestay family, but I did not like the cold weather and long winter. Also, I did not love the other students in my program.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2010 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
They were difficult because they were all taught in French. The teaching methods are different as well. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program was average, but disorganized at times. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My family was great!!! Best part of the experience, hands down. <br /><br /> Housing was great due to nice family and comfortable apartment. Great food, as well. |
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| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I knew how expensive it would be going into it, but the program was way overpriced. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
My language skills improved a lot abroad due to my homestay experience and eating dinners with my family every night. |
Other Program Information
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