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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I enjoy living independently, with my own resources.
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Personal comments
The advantage was contact with the other students of my age, speaking French and immersing myself in their culture.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
We liked the Irish bar The Pale, not far from the uni. The chateaux are definitely not to be missed, and of course Paris is around an hour by TGV.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Join up for as many as you can, but try to get them on the same day so that you leave other days free for travelling, cinema, etc.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Sometimes the tutors were a little tricky to get hold of. I found the French, all French, teaching a fantastic way of not only learning the language but also living uni life like the local students do.
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I believe that it is because my family supported me mostly when I was back in England.
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Telephone, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Opening a bank account is not a bad idea, especially if you envisage returning one day.
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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
I quickly gained confidence, particularly in talking to people close to my age.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
A little more about the enrollement procedures and the accommodation.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Make contact with the local and other visiting students. Talking and taking part in the social life is the best way to learn the language.
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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
Be careful going out at night, especially on late buses.
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