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4.21 / 5 based on 126 reviews

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Claire -
INT-Management, Evry, France
Management Information Systems, Graduate, Erasmus
Languages
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My German and English skills were mostly written before. The exchange has given me the opportunity to get rid of the (psychological?/social?) speaking barrier.
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Claire -
INT-Management, Evry, France
Management Information Systems, Graduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, 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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Claire -
INT-Management, Evry, France
Management Information Systems, Graduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Not all international students are well regarded: some teachers despise Erasmus students and would have more interest for exchange students who prepare a local degree
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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
The International Office of the University is useful to get informations.
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Claire -
INT-Management, Evry, France
Management Information Systems, Graduate, Erasmus
Academic
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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Claire -
INT-Management, Evry, France
Management Information Systems, Graduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The accomodation is ok, and considering the quantity of international students living up there it is a pretty good way to make friends and enjoy the student life.
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Personal comments
Be careful, one must abide by the German customs, for instance actively participating in keeping the common places clean! good places to make parties, and barbecues!
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Claire -
INT-Management, Evry, France
Management Information Systems, Graduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience