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Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
In the beginning it was difficult, but after some time I got to speak more and more phrases. It takes time,that's the hardest thing.
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Academic
Course recommendations
You will get a week to check all the courses before you have to make an official choice. Make use of this.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The system in France is very boring. Sit down and listen to write everything down what the teacher says.
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Paris is a metropole, I live in a small village.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
the drinks are very expensive.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Paris is really great, an opportunity you have to take.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The recommendation is known and famous, the quality may not be that good, but it will be very good in your resume.
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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
You can receive funding for housing in France. It is called the CAF, make use of it since it makes the expenses a lot less. If you make use of the Thalys book in advance, you will get a large discount. For housing, start as soon as you can, there is a city campus, www.ciup.fr. Sign in there.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Personal comments
The university doesn't help you with finding housing. But if you start early you will find some. Further it is very good, you have sport facilities, restaurants etc.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Duplex is a known club, pretty good. A lot of clubs have on thursdays student night, so you can enter for free instead of paying 15/20 euros. The Bastille is a good place to go for a drink. If you like clubs you can go to duplex, mix, la scene. These are known with most exchange students.
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