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4.05 / 5 based on 126 reviews

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Anna C
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Telephone, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Anna C
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Attending at an American University in Paris gives me the opportunity of learning French and at the same time as I follow the American undergraduate program.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
That you spend allot of money the first year of studying.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It has such a variety of students. Meeting people from all over the world widens your perspective.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Overall, I like the challenge of studying abroad. It makes you more independent, self confident, if you decide to embrace the opportunity. It becomes what you make it to.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience

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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It gives you freedom. Moreover, it makes you more independent.
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Personal comments
The accommodatation situation for students in Paris, is for the moment rather scarce. Considering this I think the University has done an excellent job in finding accommodation at appropriate prices.
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