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4.10 / 5 based on 38 reviews
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hawkins_me
Warwick University, Nr Coventry, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It was nice to live with others in a house, could get isolated otherwise. Living away from Campus gave more freedom and a welcome change of scenery. Independence without being lonely.
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Personal comments
Campus residences varied but even the most basic was satisfactory. The university provided help finding accomodation if necessary through the CROUS office and the option to stay the year in residences was available.
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hawkins_me
Warwick University, Nr Coventry, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Best clubs are out of town though students all tended to head to Paradis on Student night. Make sure Bonne Maman Creperie gets a visit, along with Chez Olive, The Berry and Etna (excellent food).
The conemara is always a favourite among the bars, busy with a dance floor.
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hawkins_me
Warwick University, Nr Coventry, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
Lack of choice so not much option.
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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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hawkins_me
Warwick University, Nr Coventry, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Plenty of chance to practice all aspects of French language and became well grounded and at ease with formal and informal French. Good mix of business vocabulary, formal phrases and slang acquired.
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hawkins_me
Warwick University, Nr Coventry, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
How much fun it was going to be!!
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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
Good University, benefits from being close to Atlantic and Med as well as the mountains for skiing in winter. However, it is fairly small so may become a little claustrophobic. Best combination is 6months at ESC Pau, 6months working.
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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
Get a rail card (Carte 12 a 25 ans) and get administration sorted asap.
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hawkins_me
Warwick University, Nr Coventry, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Phone cost more as international calls, accomodation less as French government rebate, alcohol much cheaper and travel possibly slightly cheaper and much more efficient!!
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Housing, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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