Is studying abroad a good idea?

Is Studying abroad a good idea?

• I've been thinking of studying abroad for a month in the summer of 2012. I"d be in an immersion program where I'd be living with a host family for a month in France. I'll be 14 by the time i go which is the minimum age, and I have studied French since kindergarten but I feel I'm not really learning it since I switched schools and have to take beginners french for the 5th. year in a row. So is it a good idea, or should I do a language camp in France or Switzerland?

• Answer:

  Hey! Last summer,I did the same exact thing that you are thinking about doing.I did a immersion program in France(Paris).Going in,I barely knew any French,only the basics.But when I was there,I learned so much.My host family made me speak French,so they were very helpful.France is such an amazing place,and once you are there and you are surrounded by there language 24/7 you will catch on really quickly.You should really do this.It is something you will never forget.The language camp is a good idea,but I think you will be fine with the immersion program.Either way,you will have fun. If you have any questions just email me. Have fin and enjoy yourself!