Type of housing: Shared Apartment

Arranged by: Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why? I had great fun in this apartment, have made some life long friends and as it was centrally located and near all facilities, we had all the parties and there would always be people dropping by.

Personal comments:
The university has no campus but they have lists with agencies and I can only recommend the first one on the list: Cabinet Giletta. They have the best studentapartments and experience with foreign students.

Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community

Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal comments:
There are many nice cafes and restaurants along the cours saleya in the old town and along rue massena closer to the high street. Most of the nice pubs and bars can be found in the old town. Places like Wayne's, MacMahon's and Thor are very popular with foreigners. Locals prefer more French places such as the l'escalier and les trois diables. The l'ambassade, le club and dizzy are nice clubs with a great atmosphere. The beach and the promenade are great places for outdoor sports like rollerblading, jogging, swimming, volleyball etc. There are many events in Nice all year round. One not to miss is His Majesty's Carnival in February with its massive parades, bonfires and fireworks.

Course recommendations:
Course on business life taught in French and only available for international students was great fun and very useful. Students should take as many courses in French as possible.

Personal comments:
Some of the courses could have been slightly more challenging. The tutorial groups could have sometimes been slightly smaller.

Language of instruction: English

Main source of funding:
Family

Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant

Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience

Personal spending habits:
Housing was less expensive which is why I spent less than in Ireland. I spent less on nightlife as there was more of a "drinking at home prior to going out" and "house party" culture, which is cheaper than in bars. I travelled more than I do in Ireland due to the fact that I was in central Europe and travel was more feasible.

Travel: was more expensive than at home.

Food, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home.

Nightlife, Housing: was less expensive than at home.

I wish I had known...
That the classes were so totally different than my classes at home... but I have to say that the classes at home are too easy in 1st and 2nd year.

In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!