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New York University in Paris (NYU PARIS)

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4.11 / 5 based on 26 reviews
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im3eb
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
none
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im3eb
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
My host family was the best part of my experience in Paris. They taught me more about french culture and living than any book ever could. They were great!
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
none
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im3eb
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The cost of living in Paris is so much higher than where I live.
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Nightlife, Travel, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
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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im3eb
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
I wish I had a choice. Not too many to choose from.
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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
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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
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im3eb
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
Make sure you travel independantly!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
3
Activities
2
Campus life
1
Party / people
2
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
Meet as many people as possible.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
1
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Speak French as much as possible! It will be hard at first, but then very helpful!
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im3eb
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
One of the greatest experiences was having a personality in another language. I was able to finally be able to express myself in ways I would in my home language.
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