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Université Blaise Pascal: Clermont-Ferrand II (UBP)

Université Blaise Pascal: Clermont-Ferrand II, 34, avenue Carnot, 63006 Clermont-Ferrand, France
3.81 / 5 based on 48 reviews.
Description:
Clermont-Ferrand, the 20th largest city in France with a population of 260,000 is located 250 miles south of Paris. It sits in the heart of the Auvergne region and its natural parks, surrounded by numerous villages and towns with castles dating back to medieval times.


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75% of students recommend
48 reviews
Housing
3.3/5
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Student life
4.1/5
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Academic
4.4/5
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Languages
4.4/5
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Expenses
3.1/5
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Overall
4.1/5
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“If anyone is interested in studying abroad and learning about a different culture, then France is one of the best options around.” Read Review
ahmedbsb, Pakistan

4 3-star reviews of Université Blaise Pascal: Clermont-Ferrand II

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Review by Ahmed, Université Blaise Pascal: Clermont-Ferrand II, Clermont-Ferrand, France
Engineering, Independent
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Studette
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Its close to the university or the work place and with other studnets like oneself, the ambiance is great.
Personal comments:
There are two hostels for foreign students but they have to be reserved a semester in advance as by the time of the start of engineering year, there is no place left. The problem is that there are more students and less university residences
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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ACADEMIC    
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
It was an experience for which I have to toil hard, but the outcome is pretty good.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
For students or general people who have less than 25 years of age there are special discounts mostly in traveling. For buying important household items or electronic equipment, in France in general, there are two big discount seasons that take place each year, one in summer and one at christmas time.
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Nothing in particular.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Considering that the world leader in tire making Michelin has its headqurters here in this city, its a great chance for the students to take advantage and have a look at their technology.



FINAL COMMENTS

If anyone is interested in studying abroad and learning about a different culture, then France is one of the best options around.
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