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4.22 / 5 based on 121 reviews
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I should have learnt some french before going.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Should continue to improve english programs
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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
There are many holidays during a year. You can take your time to travel. But you must book your tickets far in advance, it could be a lot cheaper than don't. The same with accommodations, the earlier you book, the cheaper it could be.
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Academic
Course recommendations
There are many language courses, french, german, japanese,spanish...you can choose whatever you want
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Courses are reletively short. They should manage more hours for each course.
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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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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Very good opportunity to improve both english and french.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because of exchange rate problems, I spend 3000 euros more than at home for nine months
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
At the beginning, you usually pay a lot more then expected, for items like all kinds of insurance, fees for "carte de sejour", sign for the telephone and internet....
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
To improve my french.
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Personal comments
The price is very cheap. But have to share bathroom and kitchen. Students living there were friendly.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
You can apply for a special passport in the city government hall for free. With this passport, you can get a reduction in cinemas, museums and theatres... You can also have free access to swimming pools and skating rink.
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