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666 reviews
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94%
4.29 / 5 based on 666 reviews
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Sam P
ExpensesMain source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
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Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Living in a flat is usually cheaper than university accommodation.
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Sam P
AcademicCourse recommendations
I didn't get much choice on courses which is irritating as many were very boring. But overall I would say that the courses were not that bad and some such as negotiation and crisis management were excellent
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Overall there is quite a lot of work to do, especially presentations but there is a lot more preactical work rather than theory which is far more enjoyable
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
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Sam P
OverallI wish I had known...
That it was so easy to integrate with locals
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
If you want to greatly improve your language then firstly it is vital to live with local people and speak in a foreign language. Secondlt take as many courses in the local language as you can, they are not really that hard to pass and will definately help improve your language ability. Otherwise read lots of newspapers, watch a lot of tv and speak to as many people as you can. !
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
The same as above, live with locals, Le Gallion and the Le Drakhar are great meeting international students and having easy access to the campus. But for going out and visiting Lyon they are a nightmare and you wont really improve your french by lving there
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Sam P
LanguagesLanguage of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
When I arrived my french was ok but far from great and it was difficult at the beginning to communicate effectively. But living with locals improved it immensely and very fast.
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Sam P
HousingType of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I lived with local people and it is so much better for learning the local language. Also it is better for going out in Lyon because the campus accommodation is very far away from lyon centre and a nightmare to get back to at night
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
My advice is to try and live with local people. Not only will your language improve enormously but it means you get a better insight into life in Lyon and the local culture
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Sam P
Student lifeDescribe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Ayers Rock is a definate must, definately my favourite club/bar. Otherwise le fridge, Le Loft and Road 66 are good fun. Go to Titan is someone is able to drive, its awesome
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