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Université de la Méditerranée Aix-Marseille II
Université de la Méditerranée, 58, Bd Charles Livon, 13284 Marseille, France
3.92 / 5 based on 18 reviews.
73% of students recommend
18 reviews
18 reviews of Université de la Méditerranée Aix-Marseille II
HOUSING
by Will, University of Durham, Durham, United Kingdom
Economics, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? To be able to cater for myself more easily.
Personal comments:
The Cité Université de Cuques was basic at best but incredibly cheap. It is sufficient for my needs and well located for access to the city centre. My criticisms would be that the kitchen facilities were awful and it was an intimidating environment for females. Having said that there was a "Resto U" on site that was very reasonable. I would recommend it for it's value for money. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by Will, University of Durham, Durham, United Kingdom
Economics, Erasmus
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
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 comments:
Pub Solferino for televised sport and partying, O'Shannons, the Manoir are both good bars, IPN and anywhere on the rue de la verrerie for clubbing. Orienté lovely chilled out oriental tea salon, must see any cafés on Cours Mirabeau, market in Place Richelme, Sainte-Victoire mountaine, Les Agapes provencal restaurant... the whole place really. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by joluithlen, Royal Holloway and Bredford New College (University of London), London, United Kingdom
Philosophy, Erasmus
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
if you choose to study a foreign language (such as Russian or Portugese), the courses are easy to follow even when your French is not fantastic.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
The problem is that most local students come from Marseille or somewhere outside Aix. Therefore, everyone is going home and it is very difficult to socialise with other student. Erasmus students in general have more or less to deal with the university sytem on their own. The university don't seem to care much what we are doing. This should not frustrate you, since it is actually rather convinient... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Will, University of Durham, Durham, United Kingdom
Economics, Erasmus
Language difficulties
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) Personal comments:
After the first few weeks when lectures were daunting we all adapted fine and we perfectly capable of doing the exams in French at the end of the year. Socially my language skills and knowledge of slang and colloquial French improved no end. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by Guy Fuller, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom
Biology, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
Government assistance Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
I think it was mainly down to the accommodation being that much cheaper. Though travel is generally cheaper in France, I did more of it than in the UK. Travel, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Get a student/young person travel card of some sort. Not only is it cheaper but it will encourage to go out and do more which is what's it's all about. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by Will, University of Durham, Durham, United Kingdom
Economics, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
How hard it would be to leave! In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
The English and French University Systems differ greatly, this institution has room for improvement but by French standards is good. Having said that outside of the university I wouldn't change anything else about Aix or the region for the world, its a fantastic place. FINAL COMMENTS
Make the most of the region, there is so much to do you will never fit it all in so don't waste time before exploring it. Give Marseille a chance it doesn't deserve the reputation it has, go to Notre Dame De La Garde and you'll see what I mean... spectacular!! Make an effort to mix with the local students and not just the other international ones, it will pay off in the end. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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