France: Encourages you to think Critcally and have an open mind to new ideas Past Review
By Diane M (Accountancy, Illinois State University) for
L’Ecole Superieure d’Agriculture (ESA): Angers - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Surpassed my expectations.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The work load was very reasonable and amount of effort you put in is what you get back in return. If you aren't open minded or willing to think critically you won't be interested but if listen to new ideas it will really enhance your personal thoughts. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The size was the program was a perfect size. Not to many people to travel with but just enough to have a variety of opinions. |
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
2 weeks of class on viticulture which included wine tastings and getting drunk in class! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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? | $25-50 max. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | People go out to bars for a social activities and alcohol is expensive. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | none |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
My host family did not speak english and it was helpful to use it in everyday situations but was not crucial. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
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? | Agriculture intersted student. |
