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Anna W
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
I lived at Manu-Park student apartments, which is just across the street from the Uni, at the Manufacture des Tabac campus. The price was is the same league as all other student houses, and I liked the location, being just one minutes walk from class.
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Anna W
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
In the beginning classes were a nightmare! I didn't understand anything. But it all falls into place after a while. You'll be fine!
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Natasa L
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Taking the currency into account, cost of life was pretty expensive but liveable. Nightlife could get pretty expensive, especially if you frequent popular bars. Housing was less expensive due to CAF assistance.
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Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel, Food, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Be prepared to pay more than expected for social security, insurance and residence deposits. Be sure that the insurance they are asking you to pay for is really necessary. You may find yourself paying for something you already have from home.
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nuriabardia
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Australian Pub, Sevilla Pub, other bars nearby Hôtel de Ville. Bautiful to see: Parc de la Tête d'Or, the Art Museum, Sain Georges quarter. Travelling: Paris with the TGV, Swiss, North Italy an d other little French towns (Vienne, Anecy...)
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Stan S
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Vieux Lyon rocks! :) most beautiful and charming area i know, parties in cafe ORANGE and smoking dog. Boats on the Rhone are good party spots too. U gotta go to the park, stad de gerland and to see the city from basilique de la Fourviere!!
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Sara P
Housing
Type of housing: Students residence
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: In a students residence
Why?
because I had the best time living with other students the last time!
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Personal comments
It was great! We had a small appartment each in a student's residence with lots of both french and international students and there was a great ambiance and social life.
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