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3.97 / 5 based on 102 reviews
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Ian L
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Overall, Travel, Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Be prepared for the Franch Banking system. Opening an account can take several trips !!!!
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It is a great experience. I really enjoyed the fact that by the end of my stay, I coould converse easily in French.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Just to ensure that your courses match up to those at home.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The Uni is ok, and the town is great.
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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
Lille is in a superb situation for travelling. It is a major Eurostar station and London is only 2 hours away.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Ensure before leaving your University that the host University courses equate exactly to those at your own University, otherwise you will face alot of administration problems.
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Cafe OZ is a great pub, and it even has a happy hour !! Cafe Jenlain is good as well, its a small Jazz cafe.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Living in halls can feel slightly confined.
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Personal comments
Accommodation was well organised. I was given plenty of advice about insurance etc. I was glad however that I was not in halls, as they appeared to be of a poor standard.
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