Completely surreal!! I would definitely repeat!! Past Review

By (Virginia State University) - abroad from 09/09/2016 to 12/17/2016 with

KEI Abroad in Paris, France

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I have a different perspective on life and an understanding that it is so much to the world we live in! I have grown an essence of patience for people and the entire experience was indeed worth every penny!

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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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The Administrator was a little rude and kept stating that Americans cannot learn French. Also on occasions would call the students stupid if someone were to make a mistake or run late.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 3,000
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Write out everything Try not to do spontaneous spending until the end Prioritize

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Elementary
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? Talk to a friend from the country! It is fun they want to learn your language as much as you want to know theirs!

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Meeting Different people from all over the world
  • The freedom I had to roam around as much as I please
  • Everything was amazing
* What could be improved?
  • An administrator abroad with more patience
  • Better communication among the fellow people in the program
  • A little more organized
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? More French and the cheaper ways to book my flights

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.