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4.90 / 5 based on 12 reviews
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Emmanuelle R
IGS Group ( Institut Gestion Social ) - CIEFA, Paris, France
Language, Graduate, Au Pair Program ( Calvin Thomas Agency )
Overall
I wish I had known...
Maybe one thing : When you are going abroad you know it will be a big change of life style and not always easy all the time but I did not know it would be the same on my way back home...you change so much and somehow you are surprised that in your home-country nothing has reallt changed...
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
By the beach...a lots of sport activities,social life, events...
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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
Good to save some money and before going back : rent a car and travel as far as you can go along the cost ...It's Florida, it never rains !
SEE : Palma, Orlando, Miami, Key west but also New Orleans, Atlanta ( it's not far away ).
Go Diving, jet skiing, sailing ...the water is sooo warm and clear.Don't be too afraid about sharks.
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Emmanuelle R
IGS Group ( Institut Gestion Social ) - CIEFA, Paris, France
Language, Graduate, Au Pair Program ( Calvin Thomas Agency )
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
Because I had a chance to see what was the real American way of life.
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Personal comments
This was my first experience in america and I must say that the cliché of all Americans being "Too Proud" people is completely wrong. I was really surprised how people were open minded and curious. I would like to thank the people of the Pensacola University office of student housing for the excellent service I received. I was treated with dignity and courtesy.
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Emmanuelle R
IGS Group ( Institut Gestion Social ) - CIEFA, Paris, France
Language, Graduate, Au Pair Program ( Calvin Thomas Agency )
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Seville Quarter : It has all the history and charm of days past and is a great place to quench your thirst or just hang out with friends, listening to great music in a wonderful atmosphere.
-Club La Vela ...For spring break !
- Capt N Funs On The Beach !!!
Any beaches : Gulf breeze, perdido key or pensacola beach...
The seafood is really fantastic and so cheap !! Best BBQ ever too !
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Emmanuelle R
IGS Group ( Institut Gestion Social ) - CIEFA, Paris, France
Language, Graduate, Au Pair Program ( Calvin Thomas Agency )
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had the most fantastic time in Pensacola.
It's a really strange and pleasant feeling to see how much you can learn in one year.
You get to learn another way of life, another culture, another language , you meet new friends, you visit new cities but
what I must say is that you learn a lot about yourself.
You grow up and you change your way to judge people and situations.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
i always want to know everything
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
each person has its own goals and characteristics.
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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
GO, be open-minded, search interaction with people, don´t forget your main goals, be smart.
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Emmanuelle R
IGS Group ( Institut Gestion Social ) - CIEFA, Paris, France
Language, Graduate, Au Pair Program ( Calvin Thomas Agency )
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Nightlife : It's free !!
Travel : Petrol and highways are so cheap..
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Housing, Food, Telephone, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Do Not buy you coffee every single morning in Starbucks !!
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