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4.33 / 5 based on 253 reviews

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Wagner V
Universidade Federal do Parana, Curiitba, Brazil
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
At the begining english was the way to stay a live, I didn't have much difficulty to find people who could understand or speak. As the months passed by I learnt the local language then life became easier.
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Wagner V
Universidade Federal do Parana, Curiitba, Brazil
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
In general the prices and cost of life in France are much higher than those in Brasil.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Wagner V
Universidade Federal do Parana, Curiitba, Brazil
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Wagner V
Universidade Federal do Parana, Curiitba, Brazil
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
That the movies were in local language....
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Go for it, EDHEC has a very well reputation in France.
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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
Lille is specially graced with its location to travel. London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdan are just few hours by train.
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Wagner V
Universidade Federal do Parana, Curiitba, Brazil
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Cafe Oz (The Australian Bar). EDHEC's parties, they are the best. Braderie, a fantastic flea market that takes place in September.
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Wagner V
Universidade Federal do Parana, Curiitba, Brazil
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
There have better acomodations there, and the interection with other studants is much more intense.
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Personal comments
It was good enough, no further comments.
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