A Journey in Personal Growth Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

During my study abroad, I took three classes: French, British History, and European Art History. All of them provided me with exceptional learning opportunities, and each definitely left me with a much better knowledge of their respective subjects. The professors were exceptional.

On-site administration of your program

They were always helpful with every question that I came to them with. There were multiple times when I didn't know how to go about doing something, and the administration took the time to personally help me.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I was very satisfied. I lived in a one bedroom apartment in student housing. It had everything that I needed and was conveniently located right beside the train station. It had adequate storage for everything and all of the facilities functioned perfectly.

I never had any problem obtaining food for myself at the local supermarket, Auchan, and there was always a good variety. When I would eat out either in Cergy or Paris, the food was always delicious.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt very integrated with the local culture, because I was lucky enough to have been put into contact with one of the locals before I arrived, and after I arrived I met many more, so I always felt like I was part of the university and the city.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I never actually had to go to a pharmacy or a doctor, I was just lucky enough to never have need of one, so I can't comment on that aspect, though the program did provide me with a list of local English speaking doctors to whom I could go if I ever needed assistance. The one thing I didn't realize was how long of a process it was to apply for healthcare, and I did not find out until some time into the program. So, I would want future students to be aware of all aspects of it, including all the necessary dates, steps, and fees, before the program began.

I always felt safe in Cergy, and there were never any incidents that made me feel otherwise. I never found myself worrying about whether anything was going to happen to me.

While I had a wonderful time, now that I have grown so much as a person and know how to navigate and function in that different environment, if I were to do it again I would be able to do more, travel more, and connect more than I was able to when I had to take the time to become accustomed to the environment.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

Part of the program was a mandatory French course, so I was using the language weekly.

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