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3.57 / 5 based on 33 reviews

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Hollie H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Hollie H
Academic
Course recommendations
Langue vivante of any variety! I did espagnol and it was excellent for French as well as Spanish.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More clarity and less bureaucracy from the staff.
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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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Hollie H
Overall
I wish I had known...
Not to be shocked at the male attitude to women.
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In my opinion:
Stay home.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Try to stay in the town centre if you can afford to.
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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

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Hollie 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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Relatively simple, no difficult accent to cope with.
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Hollie H
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More freedom to go out at night without the 45 minute walk into town and back. Cleaner and more spacious.
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Personal comments
Depressing and confined.
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Hollie H
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Francophonies are good, and the outdoor food market is enjoyable. Watch out for the perverts though!
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