Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Paris Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/01/2016 to 05/17/2017 with

Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I have a solid mastery of French. The experience of living in a big city such as Paris for the first time makes you have to adjust. There was so much to gain from the cultural offerings available in the city. Yes, it was worthwhile.

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

* 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

Program is well-regarded academically. It encourages students to learn French and immerse themselves in French culture

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? 100 euros

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
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?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Lots of support academically
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
  • Hosting more events
  • Orientation is really boring
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How expensive Paris is

Individual Course Reviews

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Economic Geography
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Diversity Developing Countries
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Development Planning
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European union
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International Defense&Security
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Sociology of Inequality
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Introduction to Sociology
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French Language I
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