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Other names:
University Of Caen Basse-normandie
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Université de Caen

Esplanade de la Paix, 14032 Caen, France
3.91 / 5 based on 48 reviews.

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72% of students recommend
48 reviews
Housing
4.1/5
 All experiences (48)
Student life
4.1/5
 5 stars (12)
Academic
3.9/5
 4 stars (24)
Languages
4.2/5
 3 stars (12)
Expenses
3.3/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.3/5
 1 star (0)
“In general, Caen is a city which one may want to see. Ocean, historical sites, friends, situation that will touch his/her heart, there are things one may experience just once in his/her life. Further, several travel agencies will provide you with their services. The night life offers those who want to very good possibilities how to have fun, get to know the tradition of having great meals while talking to others. Cinemas, theatres, athletics game belong just to some of the possibil...” Read Review
jciper23, Czech Republic

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Review by Jana, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, United States
Language, Organized by myself
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: My own house
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: I would stay where I was before
Why? Once I make the decision I devote myself to it.
Personal comments:
Not too much space. That was the reason why I decided to earn some money and rent a house not too far from the ocean.
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
According to my opinion, it is a great experience to party with your friends. This way I have learned more about people with which I have worked, studied and lived. We have shared some moments together which I will never forget in my life. Some of us god married, other continue to impove his/her education, job experience, find great companies and people to work with. Alsoo, there is a possibility for new friendships and other relationships. In conclusion Caen may be a good place for studies since one may learn new language and become an important working element in the society. It is an ideal place to start the professional career and later continue in some western country. One may have very nice night experiences while having good and stable background.
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ACADEMIC    
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
Recommendation written by the professor of the university.



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
I would like to interact more with the Spanish comunity at the universtiy. Surely, there very good students coming from this country, still I would like to be have more opportunities- more Spanish students coming there in order to get to know each other better

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
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)
Personal comments:
Before I came to this country I had heard that there is a good possibility to improve his/her communication possibilites. While working and studying with others I have had a chance to learn and interact better with others. At the university while talking to Spanish students I have made my decision to come to Spain.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Working
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
Because things, in general are more expensive in France. Also, the possibilites for the nightlife are good.
Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
In general life in Caen is quite expensive and one will spend more than maybe preview.
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
I wish I had know which people to meet and where to save my time. I wish had chosen the best enterprise in the town and to find my frined there. I wish I had know what to do to succeed even more than I did. I wish I had power to refuse certain possibilities that were waisting my energy that I could have devoted to studies, work and being with others.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
University of Caen is located in a city of Guillaume Conquerante. It is know for its´ historical monuments some from the eleventh century. The sudents' community is very interesting to observe and be with. While working and studying one may obtain experiences which are also reasons why he/she may choose this professional career and keep on going on the university path



FINAL COMMENTS

In general, Caen is a city which one may want to see. Ocean, historical sites, friends, situation that will touch his/her heart, there are things one may experience just once in his/her life. Further, several travel agencies will provide you with their services. The night life offers those who want to very good possibilities how to have fun, get to know the tradition of having great meals while talking to others. Cinemas, theatres, athletics game belong just to some of the possibilities in this growing city. It may be a good idea to consult internet, quides, people as well as to get ready in advance. Each and every person may choose the way of improvement by himself/herself.
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