Lots of exploration and culture! September 14, 2026
By A student (Brandeis University) - abroad from 05/26/2026 to 07/10/2026 with
IES Abroad Paris
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned new perspectives and approaches to the French language and got to practice my French a lot
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
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I thought it was the perfect amount of time and the classes were great and I made good friends |
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? | About $300-$400 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | It’s a lot more expensive that you think, especially if you want to get souvenirs or gifts for family and travel |
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 |
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| 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 104 |
| 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? | Never use your English!! Fully immerse yourself in the language and try to take at least one class in the local language. Make friends with locals and practice with them, you get more spoken experience. |
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? | The adjustment period is longer than you think, everything is different from what you know. Just let yourself have fun |
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. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
History and legends of paris |
| Course Department: | Immersion |
| Instructor: | Fabrice Rhodes |
| Instruction Language: | French |
| Comments: | Fabrice was an excellent professor, very engaging and knowledgeable |
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