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TEENA J
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
IT GIVES YOUTHE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET OTHER STUDENTS.
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Personal comments
THE HOUSING IN GENERAL WAS GOOD. THE ROOM SIZES WERE REASONABLE AND THEY WERE EQUIPED WITH A FRIDGE AND SINK. THE BIGGEST DISADVANTAGE WAS THE SMALL COMMUNAL KITCHEN, THERE WERE TOO MANY PEOPLE ON THE FLOOR AND ONLY TWO COOKING PLAQUES. SHOWER MAINTENANCE COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER.
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TEENA J
Overall
I wish I had known...
WHO TO CONTACT WHEN THERE. MORE INFORMATION ON COURSES AND HOW TO ENROL.
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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
THERE ARE ALOT OF FOREIGN STUDENTS AND YOU LEARN ALOT ABOUT MANY DIFFERENT CULTURES.
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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
GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR COORDINATORS IN THE HOST COUNTRY WELL IN ADVANCE. BE PREPARED TO FIND OUT ALOT OF INFO (COURSES, BANKS, ASSESSMENTS) BY YOUR SELF.
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katiebrooke
, France
Linguistics, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I would have been prepared about my language skills, and about the way the French Academic system worked. I also wish I would have researched the town a bit more, and the weather in the town. But I'm not disappointed, in fact I feel lucky. I basically pointed and chose a place on the map because I was too uneducated about the regions in France. Besancon is great and the people are friendly.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
You should go, but don't expect a super organized student friendly university environment with professors who have office hours. it doesn't work like that, and the building is always under construction.
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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
Besac is almost in the center of Europe. Travel, but take time to really explore the area around the Besancon hills. There are tons of great hikes and places to explore. La Chapelle de Buis, les forts, la citadelle and all of the different pathways to the top, Battant, etc.
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“Good university”
Sebastien B
France, Graduate
Language, 2022
Overall
Teachers are always willing to help, and trying to make the best out of you.
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Pros
Teachers, students
Cons
Buildings
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Djassy
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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
I had the possibility to communicate a lot. With my class mates, the other international students(with them I spoke also french all the time, because almost everybody wa sthere to learn the language) with my roommates. And I have travelled a lot through the country, so I have communicated a lot in french.
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mb0656
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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
I understood my professors most of the time even at the beginning, but they spoke clearly and more slowly than everyone else. I was very intimidated by people outside of the classroom for awhile because they spoke so fast and and slurred words together. It took a lot of work and getting used to.
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