South of France: live today as it is, and take pleasure from it. AUCP Marseille, Bridge to the Middle East Past Review
By Mariam G (Political Science; French, Trinity University) for
France Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
I became more courageous and I learned to observe and tolerate. Also I met amazing people and learned to truly enjoy life. This program really forced me to integrate into the French culture and learn the language we.
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Workload wasn't very challenging, yet teaching methods between Trinity and AUCP are very different. Plus, we had to learn everything in French, and that was pretty tough in the beginning. |
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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? |
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Food in France is awesome, but expensive. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
City is safe as long as you learn to avoid walking alone very late at night in certain districts. Also, modest clothing and behavior is advisable in Marseilles. |
| 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? | Food and clothing in France is more expensive than in US. But airplane tickets, buses and trains are less expensive. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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