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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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
French is a difficult language and in the beginning I thought I would never succeed to speak fluently. At the end I can speak almost fluently and I understand everyting
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Paris is a big city a lot of things to do which are all more expensive than at home
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Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Academic
Course recommendations
Not really, the teaching method is different than in the Netherlands, but that doesn't mean for me it is not good.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Maybe later I can come up with a suggestion.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
No, I think it is nice to see what happens day by day
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Typical French it should stay like that!
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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
There are a lot of comments or suggestions I could give, but I think it is nice to see yourself. It is a big challenge in the beginning but if you believe in it and the fact that you are strong enough to take the step, it will be a success, I am sure
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Short I can tell that I lived close to Place de la Bastille, which is an excellent place, furthermore a lot of parties with friends just at home or somewhere in the city.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Enough space and time for myself but chance to meet other people as well, in the center of the city with other international students
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Personal comments
The accommodation was to conclude one of the best options for me, a lot of people around me and a lot of things to see and do in the neighbourhood
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