Studying abroad was the best decision of my life. Past Review
By Lindsay K (French/Theatre Arts, University of the Pacific) for
ISEP Exchange: Rennes - Exchange Program at Université de Rennes 2 (Haute-Bretagne)
yes. I didn't know what I would find but it surpassed my expectations! I want to go back.
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. |
My classes were not that difficult, except that they were all in a foreign language. They did not give homework, but the finals were tough. You had to make yourself learn the material. It was a really nice break from the craziness of my usual schedule. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
He was great. He tried to help as much as he could. It was a mutual learning process. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Bars, field trips, travelling, house parties |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt really safe where I went. A lot safer than at my university. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 35-50 euros on food. Others depended on the week and if I went shopping. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't spend it all on your first few trips. Plan out and buy tickets in advance. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | An upper division french class. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
A couple people I lived near spoke english, but other than that I practiced french with all of the french students, teachers, friends, and other foreign students. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | DO IT!!! how will you know if you don't at least try it out? |
