Past Review

By (International Relations and Affairs., Tufts University) for

Tufts Programs Abroad: Tufts in Paris

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Better language skills, communication skills, new friends, greater appreciation for French culture

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Helpful, satisfactory

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Host family with mother and two sons. Great situation. <br /><br /> Great family, very helpful.

* Food:

Host family was very accommodating to my specific dietary restrictions.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Made good friends, but sometimes were confined to city-could not relax "at home" because of host families

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Fine

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Around 80 Euros/week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? N/A

Language

Language acquisition improvement?

Host family set up helped language advancement

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Hope you get a good host family