Enriching Adventure Past Review

By (Tufts University) - abroad from 01/01/2017 to 05/31/2017 with

Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot during my study abroad and I'm sure it's going to affect my future career/future life for a long time.

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.

The program is well-organized and offers an enriching experience in Paris.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The staff and professors are gentle and welcoming. They care about the development of each student.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The housing is great.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Go to class in the local institutions will be a great immersive experience, but the chances to interact with local students and other local residents are not enough for integrating 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)

Paris is a bit pricy but it's good overall.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100 dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? buy more meals at home?

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? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The organization/planning
  • The extracurriculum opportunities
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Be more organized to time management