Study Abroad at University of Paris III 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?
It was definitely worthwhile, I gained a better knowledge of french culture, french people and everything associated with a typical study abroad experience. It's just that Paris was probably not my favorite city.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: Paris III, Tufts in Paris
The term and year this program took place: Spring 2009

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I felt that it was a great first hand experience of the french education system.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

appartment in the 12th <br /><br />

* 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:

i sprained my ankle and the health care system in france is awesome. Even though I wasn't on a french insurance plan, everything got taken care of in 40 euros

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? 90- 100 euros

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Advanced
Language acquisition improvement?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Indian and European Novels

Course Department: Paris III: Comparative Literature
Instructor: Mme ?
Instruction Language: French
Comments: good course
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French 122

Course Department:
Instructor: Mme Charpentier
Instruction Language: french
Comments: very good course. Although it was forced on us, the professor is avery nice person.
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French Art

Course Department: FAH - something
Instructor: Mme Bruneau
Instruction Language: French
Comments: Best art history course ever, I would highly recommend it
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French History

Course Department: Hist 145?
Instructor: M. Marque Germananque
Instruction Language: French
Comments: This course was okay.
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Public Speaking

Course Department: Paris III - Communications
Instructor: Mme Dunoyer
Instruction Language: French
Comments: Amazing course if you want to get better at speaking french. Also a great way to make parisian friends.
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