<p>I am already attending WashU in the fall (Early Decision) and will be an architecture student. I am hoping I will be able to perhaps get a minor in French and study abroad there for a semester.</p>
<p>JUST FOR INFORMATION'S SAKE: (I don't want that to come across as rude, I just prefer answers to give me insightful commentary rather than sounding like they're trying to convince me to come to WashU.)</p>
<p>-Is there a particular French class or teacher you like and why?</p>
<p>-Conversely, are there any classes or teachers to avoid?</p>
<p>-Do you believe you were well prepared for studying abroad in France? (if you did)</p>
<p>-Are most classes strict about all speaking to be in French?</p>
<p>-How well do you get to know the teachers? (I admit this could be a poor question, as a student's initiative to do so is the largest component of this.) Maybe I should be asking-- how accessible do they make themselves and do they actually appear to be interested in you?</p>
<p>Hi, I’ll also be an architecture major at WashU, so we will probably see each other next year, as the class sizes will be small. I’m so excited :)</p>
<p>Do you mean study abroad in France for architecture? Or for the language, in general. For the College of Architecture, there are three semester study abroad programs, and a summer program. Unfortunately, France isn’t an option. (I got this from an information session). The three programs available are Denmark, Argentina, and Florence. I’m hoping to participate in a Florence study abroad program. The summer program is mainly documenting and analyzing great architectural works. You travel across Europe taking pictures and making sketches. </p>
<p>As for minoring, I think that’s definitely possible, as WashU gives a great flexibility in schedule while staying focused on architecture!</p>
<p>I don’t know Wash U’s policy, so I can only speak in general. If you really want to study abroad in France for architecture, you can probably latch onto another school’s program. It takes more planning and approvals, but it could be worth it. For example, here is one Tulane (which has a 5 year architecture program) does:</p>
<p>Hi mayu, I’m really excited as well! I’m quite familiar with WashU’s programs and I know Florence is the most popular one, but I think I would be uncomfortable not knowing Italian and I want to stick with French.</p>
<p>Fallenchemist-- thanks for those links… the ESA program sounds amazing if it is a viable option. And I listened to the podcast… I like the line which referred to the old adage “They just don’t make 'em like this anymore.”</p>
<p>I would still love to hear anyone’s opinions (positive or negative) on WashU French teachers or classes… thanks.</p>