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4.09 / 5 based on 96 reviews
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Corrine H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I spent more on telephone access because I had to buy phone cards every week when at home I use my cell phone, housing was paid in my program fee as was food.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Corrine H
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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Corrine H
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I packed less.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
it was wonderful, the lunches were amazing! our french teacher was wonderful and very qualified to do her job
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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
its a great program with the perfect balance of class activities and excursions and free time (you get a whole long weekend to yourself to travel). its only for 5 weeks but its worth it!
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Corrine H
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I found that at the end of my trip I had a better overall understanding of the French language and could get by in most situations if I needed to
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Corrine H
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
I had a great experience with my family and learned more French
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Personal comments
wonderful housing situation
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Corrine H
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Bar-The Dakota: great atmosphere fun place to hang out with friends
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