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Sofia A
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
The host university provided all international students with (compulsory) weekly french language classes based on their own individual level (we were tested at the start of each semester). Coupled with total immersion in the french language and culture, these lessons proved to be paramount in consolidating everything I was learning on a day to day basis in terms of spoken and written language. My teacher - Monsieur Oyhamberry - was particularly exceptional in that not only was he great at structuring interesting and informative classes, but he also constantly arranged meals and outings etc for his international students. Moreover, he was always around if you needed any help or advice.
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fernandosebrango
Overall
I wish I had known...
Some information about the subjects I had to choose
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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
All the University should be more flexible towards the situation of each erasmus student.
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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
In my opinion it is an experience that should be advisable for any student.
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Przemyslaw B
Academic
Course recommendations
French course system is not well adapted to modern studying. Very academic style of teaching.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Internet is not used as a place of exchange of information between students, it may be difficult to interact with french sttudents
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Exams throughout the course
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Sofia A
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
*Great japanese restaurant - Kimono
*Good seafood restaurants - Monsieur Thibauds and Taverne de Talence
*Best continental brunch in the city - Karls
*Best English Pubs - Houses of Parliament and The Cock & Bull
*Museums not to be missed - Musee D'Aquitaine, Vinorama Musee Du Vin, C.A.P.C (Musee D'Art Contemporain), Musee Des Arts Decoratifs, Centre Jean Moulin, La Base Sous Marine, Le Colbert
*There are always plenty of outdoor events - music festivals, theatre, fower festivals etc on the streets of Bordeaux which should not be missed. The culture, the ambiance and the architecture make for a great experience.
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Bernardo R
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Perhaps "Les Villages" are not in central town, but they are perfect to meet french people and socialize.
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Personal comments
There are several residences on campus, but in general all of them are old, with 9m2/room, and one kind of kitchen and toilet per floor. It is perfect for a very cheap stay but just one year: "Villages" give you the opportunity to develop a good social life, but you can not forget than the night and cultural life is in central town. People living there is very nice (in general) and various. Cosmopolite ambient. At first is a bit depressive, but after one month it will change. You will be surprised!
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jo_mcc15
Overall
I wish I had known...
That the university campus was so far away from the centre of Bordeaux
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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
Good experience and there are plenty of things to do both on and off campus if you make the effort.
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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
Travel- cheap flights from Stanstead
Make sure you have all the necessary documentation like the E111, E128 etc...
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