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Overall
I wish I had known...
The difficulty of finding accommodation.
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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
Expect the worse in everything - that way you'll either be pleasantly surprised or ready to deal with difficult situations.
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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
It's worth asking a friend/relative to drive you back from Paris if you take many items- stereo, clothes, heavy books etc; it should work out cheaper.
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“Celsa Sorbonne Université”
Elise D
France, Graduate
Communication and Information Sciences, 2021
Overall
Une vie étudiante rythmée avec de nombreuses associations et des cours de qualité avec des intervenants professionnels
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Pros
Un bon équilibre entre la théorie et la pratique
Cons
administration et lien avec la sorbonne
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“Celsa Sorbonne Université”
Elise D
France, Graduate
Communication and Information Sciences, 2021
Overall
Une vie étudiante rythmée avec de nombreuses associations et des cours de qualité avec des intervenants professionnels
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Pros
Un bon équilibre entre la théorie et la pratique
Cons
administration et lien avec la sorbonne
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Accomodation in Paris is just expensive but to have this apartment in the centre paid off. Of course, Paris heavily depends on Tourism and is one of the most visited places on earth. Therefore, nightlife and generally going out is expensive. Travelling in France is somewhat cheaper, the railway is not as privatized as in Germany and the public transport system in Paris costs the same as in Hamburg for students but is far better!
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Overall, Housing, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Housing
Type of housing: I lived in a student foyer not too far from school
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Foyer
Why?
I think the foyer situation was ideal. Really I lived in a magnificent area on Boulevard Saint Michel right across from the Luxembourg Gardens. In terms of bang for my buck I don't think I could have done any better!
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Personal comments
You get absolutely no help with housing from the Sorbonne. If possible try to get into a foyer if not then just go and hoof it looking for places in the city. Becareful with the areas you end up in though!
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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had visions of striking up conversations in Paris with friendly shop keepers. Silly me - this did NOT happen! I found the Parisians to be seriuos and somewhat closed - off. As a result my opportunities to speak the language were less than anticipated. I don't know, maybe in Provence you would find friendlier people.
Overall though I would still say I learned a TON - there is nothing like living in a language!
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