Université de Limoges

just know what you want to study in limoges. get all the courses that you think are related to your course. the international office is helpful enough. don't feel pressured to take the french language courses even if they tell you it's required. you won't be able to meet local students, only international students. try to get a host family to adopt you because they can show you around limoges and make your stay better. meeting international students in limoges is easy because there are alot of them here. going to limoges by train is easy but if you have so many luggage, go for the plane. don't get taxis because they are expensive, just get a one month bus pass if you think its necessary. lastly, go to local events to feel french life and make use of the free services that are available for students here like discount cards for plays, movies or for buying books and even the public library card. i found the last one to be very helpful because they have loads of books you can borrow as well as videos, cds and dvds :)

i think that i have in some ways improved. oftentimes, i think that it is not so obvious but when i start speaking with other local or international students, i find that i am no longer stuttering when i speak and that i more or less comprehend what they are saying. it also helped that i always listen to the radio to practice my hearing and that i borrow pocketbooks to practice my comprehension and reading. i think when it comes down to it, if you really want to learn and understand a culture, you have to be hardworking and courageous enough to tackle obstacles.

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