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Kristine J
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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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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Kristine J
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
While I absolutely adored my host family and could not have asked for a better housing situation, I've gotten used to living without a family at university, and for that reason think that I would prefer to live independently or with others my age.
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Personal comments
My housing wasn't through my host university, so I don't think my comments really apply.
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Kristine J
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
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Kristine J
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Before I left for France I was nervous and thought I was going to have real problems when I got there. While there were some struggles, as is expected when one goes abroad, by the end I was totally comfortable and loved speaking French--whereas when I first arrived, I didn't want to say anything!
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Kristine J
Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing specific-- being surprised is one of the best things about study abroad.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Definitely go-- classes were interesting, people are cool, and lyon is a GREAT city!
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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
Studying abroad was the best thing I've done during my college career-- all I want to do since I've been back is go back! I love my home university and the US, but my six months in France were definitely the best of my life. Advice: GO ABROAD! And while you're there, travel, immerse yourself in the culture, and have a blast,
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Kristine J
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Not specified
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits
Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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