Reviews of American University in Paris | France

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Anna C

American University in Paris, Paris, France
Banking, Undergraduate, Independent

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Government assistance

Other sources of funding:

Family

Work opportunities:

I worked during my study abroad experience

Personal spending habits

Telephone, Housing:

was more expensive than at home.

Overall, Nightlife, Travel, Food:

was the same price as at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

none

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Anna C

American University in Paris, Paris, France
Banking, Undergraduate, Independent

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

Attending at an American University in Paris gives me the opportunity of learning French and at the same time as I follow the American undergraduate program.

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Anna C

American University in Paris, Paris, France
Banking, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

That you spend allot of money the first year of studying.

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

4

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

It has such a variety of students. Meeting people from all over the world widens your perspective.

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

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

2

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Overall, I like the challenge of studying abroad. It makes you more independent, self confident, if you decide to embrace the opportunity. It becomes what you make it to.

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Anna C

American University in Paris, Paris, France
Banking, Undergraduate, Independent

Academic

Course recommendations

My academic experiences

Quality of courses

Variety of courses

Access to resources

Interaction with teachers

Interaction with international students

Interaction with local students

Personal comments

none

My opinion of the university assessment

Exams at end of course

Exams throughout the course

Essays and/or projects at the end of course

Essays and/or projects throughout the course

Overall

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Anna C

American University in Paris, Paris, France
Banking, Undergraduate, Independent

Student life

Describe host city:

Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

Travel, Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

none

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Anna C

American University in Paris, Paris, France
Banking, Undergraduate, Independent

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

It gives you freedom. Moreover, it makes you more independent.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

The accommodatation situation for students in Paris, is for the moment rather scarce. Considering this I think the University has done an excellent job in finding accommodation at appropriate prices.

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