<p>I’ve studied abroad twice, in two really different programs. Last fall I was in Paris in a program through my college, which was fine in some ways, and others not at all. I didn’t like that I was only in a program with Americans, and that I already knew them. I feel like I didn’t learn much French.
I’m actually abroad for the summer in Nice right now in a program I found at Activa Languages, which has been amazing so far. I’m in a program with people from all over the world, so my French has improved sooo quickly! I had a lot of questions before leaving, and they were really really helpful. They’re great if your college doesn’t have a lot of options. They have the most random but cool programs like combining learning Portuguese and Samba dancing. Studying abroad can be fantastic, but the program you choose is really important.</p>