Université Montesquieu - Bordeaux IV

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.

In my opinion it is an experience that should be advisable for any student.

*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.

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!

Travel- cheap flights from Stanstead Make sure you have all the necessary documentation like the E111, E128 etc...