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4.24 / 5 based on 42 reviews
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Piotr J
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: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I've experienced some language problem but people are very patient and open to help foreigners.
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food and housing are more expensive in the Western Europe than in Poland. Moreover, traveling from France to Poland costs more than traveling withing Poland, obviously.
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Overall, Travel, Housing, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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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
Great multicultural experience (not only French nor European)
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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
the cheapest solution
bus (Poland-Paris) + train (Paris-Brest)
the fastest solution
plane (Brest-Poland)
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Costs of living
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Personal comments
advantages: well-organised (payment methods etc.)
disadvantages: not enough kitchens for all ;)
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience