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Jessica C
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Conversationally, it evolved greatly. I had no problem getting my point across or understanding most people by the end.
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Jessica C
Academic
Course recommendations
Ech course is only offered one of two semesters. This was a huge problem for me.
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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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Jessica C
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
Certain things (phone) cost more. I had more oppurtunity for nightlife/travel.
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Telephone, Nightlife, Overall, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Plan. Also cooking for yourself as produce is great and cheap, but alot of others things are expensive.
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Jessica C
Overall
I wish I had known...
Don't try to take tough classes in a forgeign language/abroad- you need time to experience culture and travel. Also, try to emerse yourself, it's easy to find people of the same culture, but that's not what you're there for. Put yourself out there.
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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
Don't be shy like me. Most people keep to themselves/their friends.
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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
Look into bus trips. Take a language class. GO out. Find extracurricular activities. Try to find a job you like.
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Jessica C
Housing
Type of housing: Dorm: FEU Cite U
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I'd like to have a place I could call my own.
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Jessica C
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Les bains douches- club, as far as cafes and bars, there are so many.
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