Université Lumière: Lyon II

Spent more on travel as there were more places to visit, more opportunities same on nightlife, although drinks are more expensive i didn't bother going to proper clubs too much so no entrance charges food- more eating out as it's less expensive than at home, and also no cheap brands like at home.

Really enjoyed the MO 'Mutation de la societe francaise' & ' La nouvelle Russie' Struggled with ' Institutions Internationales et europeennes'

No, the office for international students at the 'Institut d'etudes politiques' was fantastic- really helpful.

astronomical phone bills If you're from the Isle of Man you can't get an E128 or E111 so have to get private insurance or pay the securite sociale, do this after you arrive in France not before.

Sciences Po is quite prestigious in France, so when you tell people what they do they look a lot more impressed than english people would, so it's worth it for that. IEP 'campus' is fairly central, especially near if you're in somewhere like residence Benjamin Dellessert Most staff helpful but very busy, you have to chase them up to talk to them Quite well organised for foreign students, so i would recommend it but check out other options as well. ( I actually had no choice in my placement)

Enjoyed the freedom of having my own apartment and sharing with just one other person. Plus i miss the balcony!