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4.09 / 5 based on 268 reviews
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Leah S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I had more of an opportunity to socialize/travel.
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Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Laundry is expensive.
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Leah S
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
There is nothing like living it.
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Leah S
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The Sorbonne should work to make their administration a bit more user-friendly to international students.
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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
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Leah S
Academic
Course recommendations
I recommend taking courses in the country's host language.
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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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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Buffon Cafe.
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Housing
Type of housing:
Arranged by:
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
To have independence.
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Personal comments
I stayed with a host family arranged through a study abroad family - it was an excellent room with a very nice family.
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