Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing Past Review

By (Illinois State University) - abroad from 05/17/2012 to 07/15/2012 with

Novancia Business School Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes it was worthwhile, absolutely

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 course load wasn't very much but the classes were very good

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Accent wasn't much help unless we went to them but they did provide good information

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

the apartments were worn down but in a good location.

* 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)

i budgeted for $15 a day. That didn't happen

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? too much
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? save when you get there. dont go shopping right away

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • The places we got to visit from the classes
* What could be improved?
  • prices
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? how to save more money