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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Even though French is not quite easy, m skills really improved during the year in Paris. In the courses you don't get to speak a lot, but because of the pressure of exams and the outstanding social life possibilities, you can rather easily advance.
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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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Nightlife, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Food:
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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Overall
I wish I had known...
The academic level etc. is good at the Sorbonne, but not as good as its reputation ...
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
One of the oldest universities in Europe, feeling of traditions and history, very French: it's a great experience
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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
Get in contact with other students who have already been in the same country/city/university. Be prepared!
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Academic
Course recommendations
In 3rd year level, you don't have much choice but I strongly recommend to really do all the staff, if only to get to know the local students better.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Compared to University in Germany it was totally different and I learned a lot but it didn't count for my studies in Hamburg.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I really liked sitting at the side of the Seine, watching the river, the people, perhaps accompanied by a glass of wine!
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Very close to University, to the Seine, to the Louvre ...
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Personal comments
The University Paris IV-Sorbonne doesn't help much with the accomodation but fortunately, I had help from the German Bureau for Academic Exchange DAAD who provided all necessary information.
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