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3.85 / 5 based on 318 reviews
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Aleron G
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
It was easy to communicate within the university as a strong emphasis was placed on International students. Outside the university, there were a few problems but confidence grew over time
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Verena S
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
Most of the people try to speak english when they discover that you are a foreigner. I never felt confident with my knowledge of the french language although I thought I did really well.
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sexylexy27
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The United Kingdom is very expensive. The exchange rate was in our favour too!
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Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Overall, Travel, Telephone, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Drink at home before you go out! Buy a monthly metro card or the yearly Imagine R card, very useful.
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sexylexy27
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
Living in a foreign country is the only way to really understand and perfect the language. Studying in France was the best thing I ever did for improving my French skills
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krummelzwerg
Overall
I wish I had known...
That you have to wait to get to know people from Paris - they don't welcome you with open arms.
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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
The level even rose - they changed it into a "Grande École" - be careful with courses in French if you aren't familiar with the language - they are even hard for the French students - for example "Finance" or "Comptabilité" - and don't expect good grades - the average grade is 12 which is a bit more than pass - 18-20 don't exist and only the best of class will receive 15/16!
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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
Plan your stay carefully, take your time to get to know the people and the culture and try to explore France on yourself - its culture.....and don't expect to push your studies quickly - that won't be possible if ypu aren't a native or nearly native!
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Karin B
Overall
I wish I had known...
That you have to wait to get to know people from Paris - they don't welcome you with open arms.
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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
The level even rose - they changed it into a "Grande École" - be careful with courses in French if you aren't familiar with the language - they are even hard for the French students - for example "Finance" or "Comptabilité" - and don't expect good grades - the average grade is 12 which is a bit more than pass - 18-20 don't exist and only the best of class will receive 15/16!
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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
Plan your stay carefully, take your time to get to know the people and the culture and try to explore France on yourself - its culture.....and don't expect to push your studies quickly - that won't be possible if ypu aren't a native or nearly native!
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