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3.93 / 5 based on 171 reviews

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Valeria R
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was a fantastic experience: i spoke in French, in English and i learnt a little bit of Spanish. I learnt also some jargon expressions.
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aolivares
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Nightlife in Paris is good whether you have enough money to afford. Sorry, but nightlife in Madrid is much better and cheaper, actually.
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Laura M
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I came to this city and university to better my French. I just wish I had had more contact with local students, which was very rare.
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Ivan I
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I've always spoke on French with the local students but between the international student's community the main language was English.
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Zoltán M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I spent more almost for everything because of the difference in general price level between France and my home country.
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Telephone, Food, Nightlife, Travel, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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aolivares
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Best way to meet people.
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Personal comments
Excelente location, since it was right by the college. Good cleanliness and independency.
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