Apprendre le Français fut un élément important de la décision?
Oui, je voulais améliorer mon Français
Quels progrès en Français?
Mon niveau d'avant: A l'aise dans la plupart des cas Mon niveau après: Aucun problème, même en colloquial
Difficultés linguistiques
Sociales
Éducatives
Administratives
Évaluation globale
Commentaire personnel
Communication with other students was the main way I learnt the language. Lectures were useful for picking up technical language but did not give you much opportunity for speaking. It was useful to have to organise 'carte de sejour' and other administrative documents. Beig in a university with so many Erasmus students made it all the more hard to find peolpe to speak french to as English quickly became the common language. It was worth joining a few sports clubs alone to meet french people.
First year courses in France are always packed so you might find yourself 100 rows back in an auditorium finding it hard to hear much, so if you are after more interaction with the lecturers try and access second year lectures. I was allowed to choose my subjects which gave me a chance to try out subjects I wouldnt be able to take in my home university.
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Mon exprérience académique
Qualité des cours
Catalogue de cours
Accès à différentes ressources
Intéraction avec les professeurs
Intéraction avec les étudiants étrangers
Intéraction avec les étudiants locaux
Commentaire personnel
The lecturers will not make any allowances for students working in a second language which is really useful for throwing yourself into the language but means that you can potentially be left behind. A pauiring up system might help this, with french students offering help in certain subjects in exchange for language lessons.
Food and drink were more expensive in France when I was living there. In order to meet people I went out a bit more than I would if I were at home so spent more on nightlife. I wanted to see the surronding areas and with main cities beig linked by good rail networks I travelled around alot but trains are very good value for money in France so i spent less.
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Vie nocturne, Logement, Alimentation:
Plus cher que chez moi
Général, Téléphone:
Aussi cher que chez moi
Voyager:
Moins cher que chez moi
Accés au matériel scolaire
Livres d'occasion
Appareils d'occasion
Ordinateurs / internet
Démarches administratives
Retrait d'argent
Commentaire personnel
Administration is very long winded in France and really takes time to complete, be prepared to spend alot of time in queues and then be asked to come back again with another form with money for something else! It is essential to set up a french bank account if you want to pay for rent. You are charged a minimal monthly fee for a french account which means you need to remember to close it when you leave the country.
In a Univeristy such as Chambery there is likely to be a large groups of Erasmus students from all over the world who will have a common language of English and you have to make a real effort to find a french speaking crowd
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A mon avis:
Tout le monde a aimé, tu vas aimer
Critères importants pour mon choix (1) Aucune importance – (4) Très important
Raisons académiques
3
Culture
4
Frais
2
Activités
4
Vie universitaire
4
Vie sociale / Fête
4
Climat et emplacement
3
Recommandation personnelle
There is a real ski culture and it is worth trying some of the university ski trips as they are really good value for money and hassle free if you havent skied before.
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Pendant mon expérience à l'étranger j'ai... (1) Jaimais – (4) Très souvent
Appréhendé une autre culture
4
Voyagé
4
Accru mes compétences linguistiques
3
Rencontré des gens d'autres pays
4
Développé mon autonomie
3
Fait la fête
4
Vécu une transformation
4
Amélioré mes possibilités de carrière
4
Derniers commentaires
If you are travelling alone maybe staying in university accomodation will be an easy way to make french friends. Make the most of the good rail service as Paris is only a few hours away as is the south coast. It goes so fast so make the most of every day!
Si j'y retournais je choisirais: Appartement/maison
Pourquoi?
I enjoyed living independently as it allowed me to immerse myself in the culture by experiencing every day life of paying for bills and rent. Finding yourself accomodation can often be cheaper than student halls and you have more control over the area in which you choose to live.
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Evaluation personnelle
Frais
Installations
Emplacement
Propreté
Espace
Commentaire personnel
Housing was located very close to the university which was useful for term time. It was fairly expensive but did include all amenities, making it a simple option for people who might not necessarily had much experience of living away from home. There was limited private accomodation but a very useful housing service provided by the municiple which would help find something specific to your needs. I found an appartment by spotting a poster in a shop window for the flat above and I found it perfect for my needs; central, relatively cheap and sharing with another student.
Vie nocturne, Voyager: A lieu surtout en hors campus
Activités: A lieu autant sur le campus et en dehors
Expérience personnelle de vie sociale
Activités
Vie nocturne
Voyages
Évaluation globale
Commentaire personnel
Charlies was fun and next to student accomodation so generally good for meeting other students. The Irish bar on the square was always livley and packed, expecially in summer when they get the outside tables and chairs out. This was also a good place to meet people. For a quiet drink, there is a bar on every corner. It would generally be the Erasmus students filling the bars, with the French students coming out at the weekends.
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