Paris: It Really is a Moveable Feast Past Review
By Florence P (History And Political Science, The University of Texas at Austin) for
Sciences Po: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I found new direction in my life and studies, I met some of the most amazing people I've ever come across, I learned how to savor and appreciate time, food, art in ways I never though possible.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload was large and the expectations very high, but it was refreshing to be around students who are very knowledgeable and attentive during class. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I had a very bad housing situation at the beginning. I was subletting a room in another student's apartment. He was kind at first but soon become very possessive and jealous, and then kicked me out of the apartment when I had a date over for dinner. He threw my things around the apartment and just went kind of mental. I had no resources to turn to and was homeless for 15 days, sleeping on friends couches until I managed to transfer enough money on my bank account to put down a large deposit for a new studio by myself. It would have helped to have some sort of renter protection. |
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Nobody should come back from France with anything but a five star rating for the cuisine. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Go on the school sponsored trips and to the parties. I'm not big on school sponsored events in the US, but they are TONS of fun in France and it's a great (and relatively cheap) way to meet other students and try fun things. |
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* Health Care:
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| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Life in general is expensive in Paris. Just be aware of it before going. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
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