France, why not. Past Review
By Robert H (French, Psychology, Presbyterian College) for
Paul Valery University, Montpellier III: Montpellier - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
most definitely. I learned that just because someone is foreign, doesn't mean they're strange.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was pleasant. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
It was much tougher than I had expected. However, after much help and practice, I improved enough to get by. I do not believe I am qualified enough to explain it's weaknesses. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing room was quite small. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved the beach, clubs, bars, and the night life. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
the social health care system was amazing and took care of all the residents of the state. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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? | about 100 euros, not including rent. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make sure you have at least 1000 euro just in case something bad happens. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | French History |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Most everyone, and most everyone spoke French. |
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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Find out if your room will be paid! |
