Amazing experience in Paris Past Review

By (Economics and Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin) for

Sciences Po: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I definitely learned so many things. Mostly about myself.

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.

Workload is average. Grading system not too bad. Teaching methods not very good.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Helped me greatly with my visa requirements and other information contacting students.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Finding housing in Paris is a nightmare, and that's

* Food:

Pretty good

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Tons of things to do in Paris.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Safe city, but you have to be careful.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try to get cheaper housing, which is hard to find. Go to a cheaper city.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
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? Advanced writing and French for business
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

I practiced with everyone and mostly spoke French. I could have gotten around with English but chose to practice my French.

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The university
* What could be improved?
  • NA
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? When you participate in study abroad, you meet people from all over. You mature so much, you're not the same person you used to be when you return.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

La fabrique du spectacle

Course Department:
Instructor: Broggini
Instruction Language: French
Comments: Interesting course,though poorly organized. Maybe it will be done better the second time around. The professor didn't exploit the course fully.
Credit Transfer Issues: No
Course Name/Rating:

Globalisation Etats et Marches Financiers

Course Department: NA
Instructor: Francois Rachline
Instruction Language: French
Comments: Interesting course, not much work was required. Good overview of how financial markets behave internationally.
Credit Transfer Issues: No
Course Name/Rating:

Sociology de l'entreprise global

Course Department: NA
Instructor: Denis Segrestin
Instruction Language: French
Comments: Course could have been interesting, but professor failed to encourage participation.
Credit Transfer Issues: No
Course Name/Rating:

French level 3

Course Department: NA
Instructor: NA
Instruction Language: French
Comments: I did learn in this course but wouldn't recommend it because it consisted mostly of students giving presentations.
Credit Transfer Issues: No