Student Comments From Past Programs |
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Student Comments From Past Programs |
At
the end of each program,
participants are asked to evaluate all
aspects of the program and, also, to provide comments they feel
accurately reflect their experiencees, something they would like to say
to those who might be interested in going in future summers. The
program director can also put prospective participants in touch with
students who have already gone on the program. Video clips from
one to two minutes in length.
(video-mpg1) "The program was recommended to me by a friend who had
done it twice. The program was well organized, my teachers at
Laval were great, and I had a wonderful host family. I couldn't
have asked for a better host situation."Tammy Hauck (Kennesaw State University), Summer 2006 
(video-mpg1) "I came to Quebec because as a teacher of French who had
been to France, I wanted to see French culture played out in other
parts of the world. I loved my professors at Laval. They
were very enthusiastic and wanted to share their language and culture
with their students." Reeves Coates (Mount de Sales Academy,
Macon, Ga.), Summer 2006"The price is incredible and you are totally immersed in French, so for French improvement I totally recommend the Quebec Program." Meredith Sykes (Georgia Southern University), Summer 2006 "This was definitely a good, less expensive alternative to France for studying French. You get as much out of it as you put in!!!" Jennifer Fecher (Daemen College, New York), Summer 2006 "This program is the best way to improve your French. There is no better way to learn a foreign language than to be immersed in it. I would recommend this program to anyone who is serious about learning French because Quebec is predominantly Francophone. C'est une très bonne expérience!" Harry T. E. Wodehouse (New York), Summer 2006 "I loved my time in Quebec. My host was great, and I learned a lot. I would come back if I had the opportunity. I came here with total strangers and left with many new friends." Daniel Brown (University of West Georgia), Summer 2006. 
(video-AVI) "This program is one of the best ways to practice
your
French and learn
more about Francophone culture. Staying with a family and eating with
them is a great cultural experience. Quebec is a beautiful city that is
more Francophone that I expected." Naureen Shaukat
(Valdasta State University), Summer 2005
(video-AVI) "The trip to Quebec seriously helped me overcome my
fear
of speaking
French. I met a ton of great people and had a blast at all the
excursions. I'm planning on going again and possibly transfering
to Laval." Amber Disotell (Valdosta State University), Summer 2005
(video-AVI) "I
feel like I really established a life and friends in Quebec and I
will always feel welcomed here. It's definitely been like a
different continent; it feels a lot more foreign than you would
expect." Bronwyn Averett (University of Georgia), Summer 2005 (video-AVI)
"This program was great! Virtually everthing is
included in the
price--meals, lodging with a family, tuition, transportation and even a
lot of excursions. It was fun, a bargain, and I substantially
improved my French!" Emily Dabney (Georgia Southern), Summer 2005"This program was a great experience. The people and city were incredible! I will surely come back to Quebec City. I would recommend this program to everyone." Gladys Pimentel (Georgia Southern), Summer 2005 "Quebec is a wonderful place to visit. It is very accessible from Georgia. This program helped my French a great deal. Quebec has a wonderful history and is gorgeous. It is close enoguh to home that as soon as you adjust to the French side of things everything will be more like home and that will help you adjust more quickly." Derek Brown (University of West Georgia), Summer 2005 "This program is absolutely the best in which I have ever seen in other books or any other resources. I have made very interesting friends during my stay. My host family is very nice. She encourages us to speak more French in the house. In class you will be able to meet with a variety of people from all over the world--from Germany, USA, Canada, Spain, Venezuela, Japan, etc. Yuka Magatani (Georgia Southwester University), Summer 2004 "The prgram was absolutely amazing! It has most definitely surpassed all of my expectations! Staying with a family and being here with the group was a great and fun way to enlarge my vocabulary and to develope an aptitude and attitude as a lifelong habit!" Lindsey McPherson (North Georgia College & State University), Summer 2004 "This program has been a wonderful experience for me. At first I was hesitant to come to Quebec instead of going to France to study, but this is very much a French immersion program, as well as a cultural experience. It was such an advantage to come with the group from Georgia, and everything about the program was well-organized and enjoyable--the classes, the host families, and above all the city--I highly recomment coming to Quebec!" Mollyanne Cheyne (University of Georgia), Summer 2004 "I loved my time in Quebec, not only because my French improved but just for the experience in general. The people here welcome any attempts at learning their language. I'm so glad I went." Jennifer Harney (North Georgia College & State University), Summer 2004 "The program here allowed me to learn more in 6 weeks than I have in 2 years of college. The single most gratifying experience of my college career!...And the food's not bad either!" Allison Walker (North Georgia College & State Unviersity), Summer 2004 "In addition to the magnificence of the city and the teachers, the value of the program astounded me! I don't know how we did so many things ! It truly is the best-kep secret for Georgians (and others!) who want to study abroad." David Mardis (Georgia Tech), Summer 2004 "I like how practically everything was included in the price we payed before coming. It made the activities easier and less stressful--they were just fun!" Hannah Heintz (North Georgia College & State University), Summer 2004 "This program was everything and more than what I expected. The program was well-planned and there were a lot of activities to keep us busy (interesting ones). There were no surprises. Everyone was very nice and helpful. I learned a lot of French and I felt very welcome into the Québécois culture. I recommend this program to anyone who is interested in learning the French language and experiencing Qubec culture." Thomas Deal (Georgia Southern University), Summer 2004 "Quebec exceeded all of my expectations; the city is beautiful and exciting but small enough not to be overwhelming, and the people are friendly and patient when we speak French to them.. Staying with a family was definitely the best part of my stay here. They made us feel very welcomed." Brooks Becker (University of Georgia), Summer 2004 "This immersion program is a wonderful way to meet international students, learn about Québécois culture, and truly "vivre en français. Coming as a group has kept me very organized, and I always feel that my best interests were at hand." Leslie Harrell (Furman University), Summer 2003 "The experience has been wonderful--an excellent challenge, though intimidating at times. The stress to speak only French is high." Leslie McAbee (NGCSU), Summer 2003 "Don't be intimidated by the idea of coming here to speak French. The Québécois are really nice, especially if you make any effort at all to speak their language." Lebbeous Weekley (NGVSU), Summer 2003 "I really enjoyed my time in Quebec City. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly and genuinely interested in helping you out with whatever you needed. This was a fabulous experience!" Parvati Shallow (UGA), Summer 2003 "This was the second summer in a row that I have come on this program. I have had a great experience both times and for me, this program was a great way to kepp my French and continue learning throughout the summer." Kate Kriner (Kennesaw), Summer 2003
"The study abroad program
at Laval is great! The classes tend to be smaller in size, so
there
is a better learning environment for the students. ... I feel that I
have
learned much French not only in the classroom, but by experiencing the
Quebec culture as well." "The people of Québec
are among the warmest and most welcoming in the French-speaking
world.
From the animateurs, the professors, the host families, to the
sales-clerks
in the stores--everyone was very friendly.The City of Quebec is
gorgeous!
While dining at the Café de Paris, it was exactly like being in
Paris (except it was much cheaper)!" "The Quebec Program
was a positive experience for me. I feel that my French vocab and
comprehension level significantly increased and I had a lot of fun at
the
same time. I recommend this program for people who want to learn
more French." "I think that this
trip was a lot of fun and I really learned a lot. I had a great
experience,
although it was a long six weeks, it was worth it because of what I
learned.
I came here speaking just a little, but I have impressed myself with my
speaking after just 3 weeks. Now that it's been 6 weeks, I'm
really
happy with my progress." "The NGCSU-Quebec Program
is highly organized and ready to meet any needs of the students while
in
Quebec. Laval University is incredible and I have enjoyed it
immensely.
Quebec is charming and ...Laval encourages learning French...! "A total immersion experience!
Worth every dime, and lots of things to do and see. I had no idea
Québec would be so fun and wonderful. "This program has been very
beneficial. My speaking skills and especially my comprehension
greatly "The progress you can make
in everyday conversation is tremendous--and classes are well
structured. "Quebec is a good francophone
alternative to France. The local people were very
welcoming....
I would recommend branching out from the group ...to give yourself the
opportunity to meet new people, hopefully Québécois! "The
immersion program in Quebec was wonderful!" In six weeks I
learned
and practiced what "I
really had a lot of fun. My French increased dramatically.
Laval is a beautiful campus. "I
really enjoyed my 6 weeks in Quebec. They flew by! I wasn't sure
if Quebec would be a good "I
would encourage anyone who has any interest at all in learning the
French
language to come to "It
was a great experience...a chance to study abroad, learn French, and
learn
about another culture. "I
wasn't sure if I wanted to participate in this program at first.
I wanted to go to France instead. "I
found living with a Québécois family and attending
classes
in Quéec to be the best thing I've "Québec is a very
beautiful city and the people are very nice.
There are so many things to see and do. "I can really tell a
difference in my French now as opposed to before the
progrtam. I actually started "This was one of the best
experiences of my life, and I could not be happier
with my decision to come "The obvious: my fluency
improved. I learned a lot about how I adapt
to different environments. "Studying
abroad in Quebec City was probably the best decision of my life. "Quebec
is a beautiful place to spend a summer [with] extremely courteous
people. "Quebec
is such a beautiful city and the people are so nice and friendly ...We
learned so much! "During
the summer of 1994, I studied for six weeks at Laval University in
Quebec,
Canada. |