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John C
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
Its the perfect program for this. As comfortable as one wants to be, one is. Progress is made based on how agressive one decides to be
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Because there have been more opportunities to go out, and there are also more travel opportunities. I am trying to see the world while attending school
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Go when the dollar is stronger. Plan budget beforehand, always over estimate
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Don't expect anything. Expect to start out uncomfortable
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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
Try it. Be open, its about opening up and offering oneself, not shopping for a nice comfort zone
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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
read as much as you can about EVERYTHING. Knowledge always helps and you can't get enough
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John C
Academic
Course recommendations
The higher level of french, the more options available
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I would have more direct advising with faculty members in relation to home university requirements and grading scales.
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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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Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
Because it is the best way to learn the language.
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Personal comments
With a family is good if they are nice, a bad family, though, could ruin the experience, in which case one should get an appartment.
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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
Personal comments
I like les varieties. Free WiFI wireless internet. Also like the twist, the clipper. Must get Kebabs at Carrerra
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