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4.14 / 5 based on 20 reviews
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Kerstin B
Overall
I wish I had known...
Not really. Was quite well informed.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Don't rely on others!!! Do your own thing & people will join!
Be outgoing & communicative & don't wait unnecessary long until others approach you.
Most professors/lecturers/teacher are approachable if there is any problem.
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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
Try & make contacts with others who have been there or are still there!!!
Ask your your course organiser or anyone if he/she has any contacts you could approach!
Find other students!!!
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Lindsey T
Housing
Type of housing: Foyer
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: a foyer
Why?
If at all possible, it is extremely beneficial to live in a foyer with other students or young workers within a similar age group because it is afforable, and provides an opportunity to get to know natives and other Europeans.
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Personal comments
I was very pleased with the housing option, the foyer, because it had all of the services I could need at a very affordable price. I had my own room, with a refridgerator, and shared a kitchen on my floor. Aside from that, there was a larger kitchen in the common area of the building as well as an internet/computer lab. It was very safe and there was always someone on duty to serve as the security and help for the building.
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Lindsey T
Academic
Course recommendations
If you are going to make the best of it, speak the language (French) in AND out of the classroom. I spoke French at all times and I am virtually fluent now. It feels wonderful to immerse yourself!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
No! Everyone decides for themselves how much they want to get out of an academic program abroad, so it depends on the person!
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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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Kerstin B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Differences in prices
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Housing, Telephone, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Don't live on your own!!!
If you intend to go out with friends, meet up at someone's place for a "warm up" since going out (esp. drinking!) is quite expensive!!!
Don't take the best of the best unless you can affort it. Rather go for local brands or supermarkets own. The usual really.
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Lindsey T
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Because you tend to spend more when you're in a new place and are drawn to the shops, cafés and activities that may cost money to participate.
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Overall, Travel, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Do not use traveller's checks, they are useless. Use a debit card or credit card for purchases and use the ATM machines that are plentiful.
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Isabel N
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because of two reasons. Firstly, If you're in the city (Paris), you're very far from the university. Secondly, because on the campus you can meet all the other students and live a real student life.
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Personal comments
i believe that the accommodation is ok, although it could be a little bit cleaner.
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