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4.31 / 5 based on 54 reviews
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Christina P
Overall
I wish I had known...
That a lot of English is spoken in Paris, that the weather in Paris can be very cold in February/March.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I really enjoyed the location of the University. I made friends with other international students from the United States and Japan. But if you want to take classes with actual French students, another university like the Sorbonne may be a better option. But if you want to take courses with other foreign students at the same level as you, the ICP is a good choice. The classes may not have been overly challenging, but at the same time you could miss a few days of class to travel and not fall behind.
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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
Have as much fun as possible.
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Kiley K
Academic
Course recommendations
Courses with natives are sometimes a bit dry compared to US coursework. Interesting but not as intensive though, when you have so much to do and so much going on around you it's worth not being so involved. Language courses are typically three hours for four days and are very intensive but incredibly useful. Your French will improve greatly and the teachers are very helpful and nice, compared to the general French attitude on teaching.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I would have liked more involvment with the local students. It isn't like a typical campus, it's more of a location to study and then leave...somewhat job like which wasn't a problem.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Christina P
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Paris, France is more expensive than Madison, WI. And also when studying abroad I was more prone to dine out, travel, and experience more of the night life. Food and drinks were more expensive and I also did not have the ability to cook my own food.
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Nightlife, Telephone, Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
It did surprise me how expensive school supplies, food, clothing was. I would take out larger sums of money from the ATM to avoid service charges from my home bank and then store the money I didn't need to carry around in a safe place in my host family's home.
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“Excellent school to go to right after graduating high school.”
Louis S
France, Undergraduate
Language, 2024
Overall
It is a great university in a nice parisian neighborhood. You have so many different studying options in this historical school. The teachers try to bring the best out of you on a day to day basis.
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Pros
Beauty of the school and interesting classes
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Kiley K
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
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was a fantastic experience. Anyone who intends on majoring or minoring in a language should take the opportunity to live in a country that uses that language as its native tongue. There were many occasions where my communication skills were hindered and I found getting my point across was difficult but, it taught me to express myself in other ways, which is invaluable. It also forces you to really think about what you're saying and what views you have on the world as well as who you are as a person. Expect to grow.
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Cristina G
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
If the program had been geared more towards integrating foreign students with native Parisians, then I think that we would have better opportunities to achieve a fluency in French. It is difficult communicating with those who are struggling and grappling with the language as well. The reason I still feel comfortable with the language is through friends whom I practice with (not met through the program.)
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