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Université Toulouse 1 Sciences Sociales (UT1)

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4.14 / 5 based on 146 reviews
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Jonathan T
University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Excellent
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Jonathan T
University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Exchange rates
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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Jonathan T
University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
European politics - v. up to date
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Jonathan T
University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing - go with an open mind
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
3
Activities
4
Campus life
2
Party / people
3
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
Go there, it's right in the middle of everything
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Go skiiing in the Pyrenees and sunbathing by the Med in the same week!
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Jonathan T
University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Place St Pierre, Bar Florida, London Town pub, Bodega night club
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Jonathan T
University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More space, and in a better part of town
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Adequate, warm, left me with more money for other things, but no palace!
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