I’ve met my best friends and learned amazing lessons, best summer of my life. January 20, 2020
By A student (Paris College of Art) - abroad from 06/17/2019 to 07/26/2019 with
Paris College of Art: Paris - Summer Program
I learned to be on my own for the first time and all of the relationships that I made. I learned a lot through my courses and It was definitely worth it.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I learned a lot through each class that I took, which was Paris in Black and White, Paris Fashion Culture, and Fashion Editorial. My teachers pushed me to be the best I could be and it was overall the best teaching experience that I have ever had. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everyone in administration was very kind and helpful to all students that attended the summer courses. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Paris College of Art put their students through a company called Comforts of Home and overall it went very well. The housing was very nice and I was roommates with people that I still consider my best friends. |
| * Food: |
There are a variety of food options around the school for everyone’s needs. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
In class, we went on a lot of outings with my group of classmates and we were introduced to many popular spots in Paris. And outside of class, it took time, but I felt very integrated in the local culture as I lived there. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I did not have any problems with health but Paris College of Art gave us a list of English speaking doctors as well as local information of pharmacies. |
| * Safety: |
It was very safe and Paris College of Art administration made all students aware of different risks that occasionally happen around the city. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Paris College of Art is so helpful and has amazing atmosphere. The teachers are so understanding and the people are my forever friends. |
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? | Around 7 euros per meal but you can definitely go cheaper. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Always have backup money options just in case of emergencies. |
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 |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | I didn’t have any prior experience |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Babbel app and google translate for emergencies |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I had an amazing time without any negative experiences. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Paris in Black and White |
| Course Department: | Photography |
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| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | It was very challenging for me because I have never used an analog camera before. The instructor was so helpful and the best teacher that I have ever had. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No. |
