What an amazing experience Past Review
By Lewi Blake (Paris Business College) - abroad from 09/09/2013 to 05/16/2014 with
International University of Monaco: Monaco - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned how to become more independent
Review Photos
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I originally went to study at the International University of Monaco for a semester but enjoyed it so much that I ended up completing the rest of my degree there (3 more semesters)! |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
|
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I organised my own housing |
* Food: |
There is a small cafeteria at the University that provides breakfast, lunch and snacks. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There is a diverse range of cultures at the University from all around the world. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The university offered a partner health care program for students that was easily accessible. I believe it was more expensive than the health care in Paris though. |
* Safety: |
Monaco was extremely safe and there are policeman placed all around the city. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Everything was better than I expected |
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) |
I lived in Nice because it was cheaper than living in Monaco. In Nice, I was able to work part-time and earn enough money to live off. |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200 including accommodation |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Find a part-time job and take the bus (it's the cheapest method of transport) |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
Select all that apply |
|
* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
|
* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
|
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
|
* What could be improved? |
|
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That living in France and commuting to Monaco every day is actually a great option. It's cheaper to live and you get incredible views along the Riviera. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |