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Overall
I wish I had known...
Not really, I prepared myself well before leaving the UK
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Encourage more integration between foreign and domestic students
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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
This was a great experience for me overall. Don't rely on the school too much as far as accommodation / maintenance are concerned. I had a flood in my appartment and they were most unhelpful.
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Academic
Course recommendations
I didn't get a choice - so I did all the second year courses
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Yes - don't assess candidates by making them sit 12 hour exams on 4 different subjects.
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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: 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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was great to be taught only in French - something I had been well prepared in at Aston. Living with international students was great, but meant that out of school a lot of English was spoken
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Food was generally cheaper, I spent a lot of time on the phone, accommodation was v cheap, I went out more.
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Telephone, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
French banks charge you to have an account with them, even if you're in credit.
Wine is much cheaper in the supermarket.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It was a great place to live, so I wouldn't change it
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Personal comments
Very close to the school and the shops / bars / restaurants
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Don Quixote / Latin bar nearby were good
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