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Florian D
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 learnt the language quickly. as I made many friends amog the locals, I didn't have any bigger problems.
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Pablo S
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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
Cafe Utopia at Place Camile Julian is the best cafe ever! Don't miss in the same place Cinema Utopia.
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jonwarrener
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It is so much better than on campus, you are generally right in the heart of things, whereas on campus you are out on a limb.
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Personal comments
I spent 2 weeks in halls of residence and couldn't wait to get out. Very poor facilities.
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Pablo S
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I love the experience.
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Personal comments
They help me the first year, but the others I found it by myself.
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Florian D
Overall
I wish I had known...
A better knowledge of the functionning of the French education system would have been an advantage.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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

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Florian D
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: 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
"La Comtesse" is a nice pub, many nice cafes in the St. Pierre area, "Au chat qui pèche" is a very good jazz club, but you have to affiliate and pay an annual contribution
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