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4.11 / 5 based on 26 reviews

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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience

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Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
My host family was the best part of my experience in Paris. They taught me more about french culture and living than any book ever could. They were great!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The cost of living in Paris is so much higher than where I live.
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Nightlife, Travel, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Academic
Course recommendations
I wish I had a choice. Not too many to choose from.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Overall
I wish I had known...
Make sure you travel independantly!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Meet as many people as possible.
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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
Speak French as much as possible! It will be hard at first, but then very helpful!
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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
One of the greatest experiences was having a personality in another language. I was able to finally be able to express myself in ways I would in my home language.
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