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Overall
I wish I had known...
That the French writing style is different from the American
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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
Expect to work, come for a challenging, fulfilling academic experience, be independent, curious and read a lot, including newspapers and periodicals as well as books
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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
- You do not really need a laptop computer and phone lines/ modem connection are expensive, so don't plan to rely on this.
- You won't need to buy textbooks, many materials available at the library
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Big city more expensive, went out and traveled more than at home, much more to do, trying to maximize stay
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Overall, Travel, Nightlife, Telephone, Housing, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
ATM machine ate card when mis-typed code; very easy to open French bank account; save by eating at home / inviting friends home for dinner
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Academic
Course recommendations
Readings are up to you, from a list, exams are cumulative, year-end essay form
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More computer terminals for writing papers
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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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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
You must speak French to get along well in Paris; good special course for non-French speakers on writing style at Sciences-Po, necessary for helping you prepare essays and write exams in French and French-style
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel, Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Les Deux Magots cafe; Monte Cristo nightclub on the Champs-Elysee
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Readily available, independence, privacy
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