Past Review

By (French Language and Literature., Pennsylvania State University - Altoona) for

Penn State Altoona: Paris - Language and African American Music

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes it was worthwile i learned a lot of french and got to practice my own french in the land where it comes from

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months
The term and year this program took place: Other 2010

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Got to learn and practice a lot of French

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

kind of unorganized, mostly laid back and good though

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

the hostel wasnt the nicest place but it could have been a lot worse

* Food:

i got to eat a lot of different types of food

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

had a lot of fun

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

everything was good

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? about 400 dollars for the 10 ays
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? nothing really to advise about

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? french 201
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

i talked with many people in french and got to practice the whole time i was there

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? its a good one