Wellesley-in-Aix: Extremely Supportive Past Review
By Emma M (English/French, Wellesley College) for
Wellesley College: Aix-en-Provence - Wellesley-in-Aix
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile because of all the support I received from my program.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
My director, Catherine Masson, was extremely competent and knowledgable. She was always available and made sure that all her students had the best experience possible. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Memorable cultural events included our three week stay in Paris in the beginning of the semester and our field trips to Normandy and Cassis. |
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* Health Care:
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| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I usually spend around 50 euro a week. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Keep track of your expenses online. |
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? |
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Other Program Information
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* 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 this program if you appreciate lots of support. |
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