Pau Past Review
By Anne H (French, Spanish, English, University of Southern Maine) for
USAC France: Pau - French Language and European Studies
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I have no regrets and would love to do it again
Personal Information
| 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. |
You're in class most of the day, but there really isn't any homework or tests |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Ryan and Robina knew a lot and planned great excursions. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
great food |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
spain, gavarnie, cave paintings |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
very safe |
| 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 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I spoke French with my host family and French students. Many USaC kids spoke english, but you definitely use french every day |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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