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4.26 / 5 based on 283 reviews
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Eleni P
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
An ERASMUS grant
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The food was excellent and with a huge variety. The nightlife was good, but nothing compare to the greek. The travels were easier, cause of the train system of France and the cheap tickets through Internet.
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Food, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
In France, there is a governmental organization named "KAF" which funds the students according to the money the pay to their housing. I was paying 250 euros monthly and KAF was giving me 100 euros monthly, so that was GREAT!
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Academic
Course recommendations
You really need to know French! Not just a few words. For some reason, every French denies to speak any other language than their native..
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Please make it easier for foreigners and speak English sometimes.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
I knew I would deal with a cold weather but man! Freezing from cold during June?? I was coming from a country were we wear our bikinis from May!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
If you go to Paris, explore the city during the first month and then start traveling through the country!
There are so many great places to see, from North to South France!
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Eleni P
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
None speak any other language than french. I was so upset with the situation that I swear to myself that if a French tourist ask me for directions when I go back in Greece, I will respond in Greek!
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Housing
Type of housing: Greek Orthodox Hostel of France
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: In the same place
Why?
Because there is no accomondation for students in Paris.
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Personal comments
They should offer housing to foreign students
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
A must see is of course-besides Louvre and all the historical spots-the "Cafe de Flore" with an amazing hot chocolate (it costs 7 euros), the Monmarte and Disneyland! Don't forget to travel in France! Its a magical, full of romance and castles country!!
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