Reviews of American University in Paris | France

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rufo

American University in Bulgaria, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

AUP does not offer on-campus accomodation.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

Accomodation can be costly or inconvinient or both, but that is typical for Paris.

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rufo

American University in Bulgaria, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Business Studies, 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: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

AUP provides very good French language courses, but interaction with locals was what helped me the most in learning French.

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anonymous

American University in Paris, Paris, France
Political Science, Undergraduate, full time AUP student

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

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: No problems in any areas (including slang)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

AUP has a very international community (something like 1000 students, 100 nationalities). If you're studying there, you're studying in English so it's the default language on campus. If you want to learn French, you have to force yourself to hang out with the francophones on campus or go off campus to meet with locals.

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Chloe M

University of Miami, Miami, United States
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

more travel I could have done

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

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

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

try to make the housing closer to the university

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

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

there are many ways to save money there, so be sure you make arrangements before (e.g. carte orange, telephone...)

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anonymous

Tulane University, New Orleans, United States
History of Art, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

I wish that I had known the language better.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

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

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

I enjoyed it, but learn as much as you can about the experience before going. It is best to have some knowledge of what to expect.

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

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Relax and enjoy your experience. The difficulties only make it more enriching. It is a truly unforgettable, life-changing experience.

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Alana C

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

Academic

Course recommendations

A great European History agenda

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

More concentration on smaller amounts of reading, with a view for better concentration.

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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