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faithharty
Colby College, Waterville, ME, United States
Language, Undergraduate, AYA
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
The shopping was amazing, as was the night life, so it was tought to keep the spending under control.
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Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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faithharty
Colby College, Waterville, ME, United States
Language, Undergraduate, AYA
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
This was a great experience, and my knowledge of the French language improved by leaps and bounds.
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faithharty
Colby College, Waterville, ME, United States
Language, Undergraduate, AYA
Overall
I wish I had known...
I should definitely have brought more books with me. English-language books are incredibly expensive in Paris.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
My program was not very helpful, so I did not have the best experience, but it was definitely worth it, and Paris is the most amazing city ever!
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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
Make sure to take a couple of trips to see the French countryside. That is definitely worth it.
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faithharty
Colby College, Waterville, ME, United States
Language, Undergraduate, AYA
Academic
Course recommendations
I did not enjoy the art history course that I took. The quality of the slides was so poor I couldn't even tell what I was looking at.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The international students were not taken seriously, and I felt that I was graded thoughtlessly.
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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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faithharty
Colby College, Waterville, ME, United States
Language, Undergraduate, AYA
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The best bargain for a meal is definitely Coffee Parisien. There's one on Rue Princesse, and there's another on the right bank, but I can't remember where. Food is amazing and quite cheap.
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faithharty
Colby College, Waterville, ME, United States
Language, Undergraduate, AYA
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because living with a family was a great experience for one time, but as a college graduate I want to be on my own and be indepent.
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Personal comments
My host family was great. The people were incredibly nice, and it definitely helped improve my language skills.
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