Paris Past Review

By (French, Communications, Tufts University) for

Tufts Programs Abroad: Tufts in Paris

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Sciences Po was an interesting experience but I don't think I would enroll there again.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: L'Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po Paris)
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

The only time I felt unsafe was when I ended up in a sketchy area in the 18th due to the metro messing up.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Be careful if you have a credit card. Debt can rack up quickly.

Language

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?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Take advantage of the city as much as you can!