Reviews of American University in Paris | France

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anna r

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, United States
Education, Adult, Graduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

the university did not make it perfectly clear that it would be impossible to get a job once completing TEFL certification without working papers. they also did not clarify how very very very difficult it is to obtain the right to work in france.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

1

Campus life

1

Party / people

2

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

i learned everything i hoped to learn, it's in a beautiful part of paris, and i highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to study abroad.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

1

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

2

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

2

Final comments

read up on the country you plan on studying in to know basic customs, currency, etc. even basic things like what kind of plug adaptor to bring to be able to plug in electric appliances - this is all helpful to know ahead of time.

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Hanya F

American University of Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, summer session abroad

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning French a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my French

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)

How much did you improve your French?

My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Well according to my language and communication experience in the university it was no problem since it was in English and I am fluent in it. However, the host country language and communication experience was the challenge as I have had a fair knowledge of the French language before going but due the regular interaction with the people there i think i have gained a lot of knowledge and my language skills have developed pretty well.

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Jason F

Wagner College, Staten Island, NY, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

The only problem with my apartment was that it was tiny and in a very quiet quarter without many amenities, although it was only a ten minute walk from the school.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

The housing people were extremely helpful, but before going to Paris I would do a little research on the type of neighborhood you would like to live in. They aren't all student friendly, i.e. with cafes, internet, grocery, laundry, bars.

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Alana C

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, United States
Communication and Information Sciences, Undergraduate, transfer student

Overall

I wish I had known...

Not really; I researched my opportunities.

In my opinion:

I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

4

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

For Americans, be aware that it is a totally different culture and we should be aware that it is not as easy here as in the US. Be open to experiencing new and different things.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Just be aware of the differences and be open to the new experiences a different culture will offer to you.

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Hanya F

American University of Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, summer session abroad

Overall

I wish I had known...

That it would have been that rainy in June and July.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

4

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

4

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

It is a very good university, however I think they should give more variety for their summer session courses.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

*have students ID with you, helps for god discounts. * Buy the Paris Time out magazine, has all the fun stuff. * Buy the carte orange for the metro. * try to have accomodation as close to the center as possible in order to pay less for taxis at night as the metro closes at 1 am. * Wake up at 7 one morning and go buy a nice warm baguette and pain de chocolat :) * HAVE AS MUCH FUN AS YOU POSSBLY CAN!

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