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Paul M
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I think that if you are not born in the country it's almost impossible to be totally confortable in ALL situations.
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tasinitatiana
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Very good, I improved my French and I met a lot of friends with whom I am still in contact. My knowledge of French allowed me to go back to France, for a placement in the Louvre Museum.
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Leyre B
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
My French has improved a lot since I am here, but it is true that it would have not been the case if I had not tried to mixed with French students. Most of my friends here are French.
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John C
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
Because it is the best way to learn the language.
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Personal comments
With a family is good if they are nice, a bad family, though, could ruin the experience, in which case one should get an appartment.
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John C
Academic
Course recommendations
The higher level of french, the more options available
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I would have more direct advising with faculty members in relation to home university requirements and grading scales.
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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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Paul M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
did not have phone, rent was cheaper
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Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Overall, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
you can't spend alot of money if you don't have any coming in :)
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