Study Abroad in "The Most Liveable City in Europe" Past Review
By Kaylin F (International Studies and French, Susquehanna University) for
France Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
I loved it mostly for my host family. My french improved greatly and I learned that I absolutely LOVE trains! Because of my experience there, I've become less afraid of being independent and am less afraid of the big world than I was.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Université de Nantes |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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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? |
Your family provides everything! You might have to buy a phone, but my family provided mine for me. |
| * Food: |
French food is kind of all the same ofter a while but that's no big deal! If you have any dietary restrictions, the program works it out for you so it's no problem. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There were always a lot of events and trips (chateaux around Tours, trips to Brittany and Normandy, soccer games, hockey games, etc.) |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
We never had any issues but the program made available everyone's number in case of an emergency. |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I practiced with everyone, everywhere (except with my fellow Americans)! Very few in Nantes speak English and all of my classes were conducted in French. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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