Paris -- Past Review

By Kate T (Business, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo) for

ISA Study Abroad in Paris, France

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

The experience was a life changing experience. ISA was a fantastic program. They were very helpful and were there as much or as little as you needed them to be. American Business school had inadequate facilities, and some inadequate professors. However, it was very international which served to be a great learning experience.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here:	American Business School Paris
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program?	0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.	Some teachers were substandard. Facilities were not always satisfactory. The student demographic, however, was very international.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?	I lived with family friends and was able to arrange my housing outside of the program.
* Food:	French food is fantastic!
* Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture?
* Health Care: How well were health issues addressed during the program?
* Safety:
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program?	Yes

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)