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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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48 Overall reviews of Université Blaise Pascal: Clermont-Ferrand II

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by mketter1, University of Oklahoma, Norman, United States
Language, University Agreement
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Had I known that there was such a little American colony in Clermont-Ferrand, I probably would have chosen a different city. I wanted to use French and be immersed in the culture as much as possible. That was very difficult at Université Blaise Pascal.
In my opinion:
Stay home.



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Personal recommendation:
I HIGHLY recommend studying abroad. But I recommend going to a different city. My previous study abroad trip in Reims was excellent, could not have been better! But the one in Clermont-Fd was a bit disappointing.



FINAL COMMENTS

Use a Visa check card to draw money out of your account at home at the ATM's. You won't get better rates, and it's very easy to manage money that way. Of course, you have to keep track of what you're withdrawing! Bring a comfortable pair of walking shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking. And bring a pair of shoes to wear out (i.e. not tennis shoes). Most clubs/discotheques do not allow tennis shoes. Meet the locals whenever you have the chance. Speak the local language as much as possible to improve. Make friends with other international students at your school. Keep in touch with them after you get home by sending them a birthday card or Christmas card every year.
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by UNKNOWN, The Hague University, The Hague, Netherlands
Business Studies, Erasmus
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That the french were so bureaucratic and these people are very behind when it comes to nowaday technique
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
good classes, do follow the course american civilisation!!!



FINAL COMMENTS

It's a rough stay, no luxuries but you will get used to it and love it in the end. The best thig is that because there are no luxuries you leave campus and meet amazing new people.
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by valpolicella, Universitaet Hildesheim, Hildesheim, Germany
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, Erasmus
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I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
To be better organized for the foreign students, to offer more contact to local students



FINAL COMMENTS

Do travel around in the area and use the sport facilites and offers!
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by Ahmed, Université Blaise Pascal: Clermont-Ferrand II, Clermont-Ferrand, France
Engineering, Independent
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Nothing in particular.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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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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by Buchan_sarah, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising, Erasmus
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No not really.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Better organisation from teachers.



FINAL COMMENTS

Go on your own to get the max out of your language learning potential. Be open and accepting to change.
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by Laura, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
You will have family enviroment



FINAL COMMENTS

Vichy is just in the centre of France so you can travel around it
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by Zoica, Universitatea Politehnica din Bucuresti, Bucharest, Romania
Environmental Sciences, Erasmus
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no
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
I enjoy it a lot. It is very big with a lot of foreign students, many cultures and a big campus



FINAL COMMENTS

Keep in touch with all the information sources
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by bigdoyler, Institute of Technology, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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no
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
go



FINAL COMMENTS

no
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