26 reviews
3.45 / 5 based on 26 reviews

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ellenelene
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The cost of food, telephone calls and travel were higher than at home and the Australian dollar was not very strong against the European currencies.
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Telephone, Food, Overall, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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ellenelene
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I didn't realise before I left home that French Creole would be as widely used as it was. Apart from on the university campus, this was the main language, and it was therefore more difficult for me to communicate locally. I don't feel as though my French improved very much, although my understanding of the local dialect did! However, my trips to mainland France have been very beneficial.
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Everyday expences (like shoppping at the supermarket, gazoline e.ct.) was very expensive compared to Europe. Likely the university provided accolodation and food at low prices.
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Overall, Telephone, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Yes! The "Securite Generale" had a very big surprise for us! Everybody needs to get privately insured, otherwise -if hospitalized- they are going to pay more than 1,000 euros....:(
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Everyday expences (like shoppping at the supermarket, gazoline e.ct.) was very expensive compared to Europe. Likely the university provided accolodation and food at low prices.
Read more >
Housing, Overall, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Yes! The "Securite Generale" had a very big surprise for us! Everybody needs to get privately insured, otherwise -if hospitalized- they are going to pay more than 1,000 euros....:(
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anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The Indian Ocean, is always the Indian Ocean! For someone interested in studying a little bit outside Europe, with the eramus project, it is the perfect choice!Especially if you are interested in tropical biology, like me!
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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
Just contact me if you are interested!
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anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The Indian Ocean, is always the Indian Ocean! For someone interested in studying a little bit outside Europe, with the eramus project, it is the perfect choice!Especially if you are interested in tropical biology, like me!
Read more >
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
Just contact me if you are interested!
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