Flexible & Challenging Program for Independent Students - Paris-Sorbonne University Past Review

By (Ethnomusicology, Knox College) - abroad from 06/18/2009 to 08/07/2009 with

Sorbonne University: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Everything I experienced there was amazing.

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Sorbonne University: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange Photo

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.

The instructors were very knowledgeable and encouraged us to pursue to what we were interested in.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I loved the host mother. She was amazing! The area I lived was very convenient and safe.

* Food:

For most of the time I cooked dinner for myself, but it was very fun & good cultural experience to go to supermarket. And when I eat out, of course, the food was amazing.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I don't really know because I didn't have any problem.

* Safety:

I didn't feel dangerous even when I used the metro after midnight.

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)

Paris is not a cheap city, and I love shopping & eating...

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

The Sorbonne class was amazing.

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? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Elementary
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • great instructors
  • flexibility
  • the city
* What could be improved?
  • can't think of anything
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Schedule in detail

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!