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3.56 / 5 based on 33 reviews
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Abhishek S
The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers (India), Mumbai, India
Engineering, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
In anticipation of better career options.
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Nightlife, Overall, Travel, Telephone, Housing, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Abhishek S
The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers (India), Mumbai, India
Engineering, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your English?
My level before:
My level after:
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Instead of letting french grow on you, the French prefer to impose their language. They prefer teaching French in French even for the beginners like me.
People seem to have bouts of verbal paralysis at the mention of English!
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Abhishek S
The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers (India), Mumbai, India
Engineering, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
No matter how close France and England look on the map, never expect the French to speak English.
One should be fluent in French even to communicate with the staff at a place like Charles De Gaulle airport, Paris!
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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
Extremely well organised courses, Excellent teaching staff, all the facilities of a modern education centre, God industry contacts, but, Quite unready for non-french speaking students.
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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
None as Such, Nancy is a quiet, peaceful city with all the modern facilities and good connectivity by air, rail and road.
People are friendly. Make sure to learn french before you come here.
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Abhishek S
The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers (India), Mumbai, India
Engineering, Graduate, Independent
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Can be more sensitive to students who are unfamiliar with these conditions.
People exist outside Europe!
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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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Abhishek S
The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers (India), Mumbai, India
Engineering, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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Abhishek S
The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers (India), Mumbai, India
Engineering, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: CROUS 'Residence Universitaire'
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: CROUS 'Residence Universitaire'
Why?
In a country where I dont speak the native language, I do not have many options. And it is helpful to live at a place where most international students live.
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Personal comments
Firstly, this is not university accomodation. It is an independent, autonomous organisation called CROUS which runs them.
I feel, if the staff was speaking an international language (at least the upper rung) given the large no. of international students, it would help a lot.
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