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4.04 / 5 based on 43 reviews

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Jonathan H
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
You spend most of your time with international students because French culture means that most university students already have their friends from high school. So unless you spend time with a host family or in some sort of extracurricular, you wont use your skills
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Kristine J
Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing specific-- being surprised is one of the best things about study abroad.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Definitely go-- classes were interesting, people are cool, and lyon is a GREAT city!
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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
Studying abroad was the best thing I've done during my college career-- all I want to do since I've been back is go back! I love my home university and the US, but my six months in France were definitely the best of my life. Advice: GO ABROAD! And while you're there, travel, immerse yourself in the culture, and have a blast,
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anonymous
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The lack of contact with the local students makes ereyday live french at little difficult. Comprehension of courses no problem after initial problems
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Rebecca J
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
This one-year course included modules in politics, economics and growth of the EU. This provided me with the opportunity to experience university life in France. All lectures and tutorials were given in French. Initially, this was quite a challenge but I quickly learned to adapt and persevere. It also made me aware of the different teaching and learning techniques used in France
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Diego F
Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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
At the begining it was a little bit diffcult to get used to the french environment, but at the third month averything was much better
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“Très bonne formation, pluridisciplinaire et professionnalisante.”
Hugo D
France, Graduate
Political Science, 2021
Overall
Cours variés et approfondis qui abordent l'ensemble des sciences humaines et sociales, avec une professionnalisation et une spécialisation sur une aire géographique dès la quatrième année.
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Pros
Pluridisciplinarité, vie étudiante et associative riche et portée par des étudiants motivés et investis.