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anna r

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Etats-Unis
Éducation, Adultes, Master, Indépendant

Évaluation globale

Si j'avais su

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.

A mon avis:

Tout le monde a aimé, tu vas aimer

Critères importants pour mon choix
(1) Aucune importance – (4) Très important

Raisons académiques

4

Culture

3

Frais

3

Activités

1

Vie universitaire

1

Vie sociale / Fête

2

Climat et emplacement

4

Recommandation personnelle

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.

Pendant mon expérience à l'étranger j'ai...
(1) Jaimais – (4) Très souvent

Appréhendé une autre culture

3

Voyagé

1

Accru mes compétences linguistiques

3

Rencontré des gens d'autres pays

2

Développé mon autonomie

4

Fait la fête

3

Vécu une transformation

4

Amélioré mes possibilités de carrière

2

Derniers commentaires

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, Egypte
Marketing et Gestion de Ventes, Licence, summer session abroad

Langues étrangères

Langue d'enseignement: Anglais

La langue locale fut: Different than language of instruction

Apprendre le Anglais fut un élément important de la décision?

Oui, je voulais améliorer mon Anglais

Apprendre le Français fut un élément important de la décision?

Oui, je souhaitais améliorer mon Français

Quels progrès en Anglais?

Mon niveau d'avant: Aucun problème, même en colloquial
Mon niveau après: Aucun problème, même en colloquial

Quels progrès en Français?

Mon niveau d'avant: Échanges quotidens (courses, déplacements...)
Mon niveau après: A l'aise dans la plupart des cas

Difficultés linguistiques

Sociales

Éducatives

Administratives

Évaluation globale

Commentaire personnel

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, Etats-Unis
Relations Internationales, Licence, Accord universitaire

Logement

Type de logement: Appartement/maison

Organisé par: Université d'accueil

Si j'y retournais je choisirais: Appartement/maison

Pourquoi?

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.

Evaluation personnelle

Frais

Installations

Emplacement

Propreté

Espace

Commentaire personnel

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, Etats-Unis
Communication et Sciences de l'Information, Licence, transfer student

Évaluation globale

Si j'avais su

Not really; I researched my opportunities.

A mon avis:

J'ai aimé mais pas sûr que c'est pour tous

Critères importants pour mon choix
(1) Aucune importance – (4) Très important

Raisons académiques

3

Culture

4

Frais

4

Activités

2

Vie universitaire

2

Vie sociale / Fête

3

Climat et emplacement

3

Recommandation personnelle

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.

Pendant mon expérience à l'étranger j'ai...
(1) Jaimais – (4) Très souvent

Appréhendé une autre culture

4

Voyagé

3

Accru mes compétences linguistiques

3

Rencontré des gens d'autres pays

3

Développé mon autonomie

4

Fait la fête

4

Vécu une transformation

4

Amélioré mes possibilités de carrière

4

Derniers commentaires

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, Egypte
Marketing et Gestion de Ventes, Licence, summer session abroad

Évaluation globale

Si j'avais su

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

A mon avis:

Tout le monde a aimé, tu vas aimer

Critères importants pour mon choix
(1) Aucune importance – (4) Très important

Raisons académiques

4

Culture

4

Frais

4

Activités

3

Vie universitaire

3

Vie sociale / Fête

4

Climat et emplacement

4

Recommandation personnelle

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

Pendant mon expérience à l'étranger j'ai...
(1) Jaimais – (4) Très souvent

Appréhendé une autre culture

4

Voyagé

3

Accru mes compétences linguistiques

3

Rencontré des gens d'autres pays

3

Développé mon autonomie

4

Fait la fête

4

Vécu une transformation

4

Amélioré mes possibilités de carrière

4

Derniers commentaires

*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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