My experience was truly amazing Past Review
By A student (Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/27/2018 to 12/22/2019 with
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Bordeaux
Being abroad was more than worthwhile. It is hard to put into words what an incredible experience I had in France. Truly there were no downsides to studying abroad for me. I gained a deeper cultural understanding of France and Europe and I greatly improved my language skills. I also met a lot of amazing people that I will hopefully see again in the future.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
In Bordeaux they have a health clinic only for local university students. It is 100% free of charge. A truly amazing resource. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Living in Bordeaux and studying at Sciences Po was awesome. Bordeaux is a very authentically "French" city with an interesting history and culture. I would easily consider living/working there in the future. |
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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
On pouvais parler que le français. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 200 level |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Talk to your host family Go to events sponsored by Erasmix Join clubs and/or sports at the university to get some language practice |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Trams are the superior form of public transportation. French university classes don't have a lot of homework, it's up to you to do reading and research outside of class |
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| Comments: | I already wrote a review for all my courses and sent it to the director of the school in France. |
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