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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)
“Just relax, and remember to enjoy every minute of the experience. Come in with an open mind.” Read Review
aberg373, United States

4 4-star reviews of Université de Caen

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Review by Andrew, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, Stevens Point, United States
Geography, University Agreement
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: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? to gain experience with other foreign and native students
Personal comments:
none
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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
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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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:



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:
none

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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?
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
Personal comments:
By the end of the semester I was able to communicate comfortably with my instructors and my host family.
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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:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Food, Telephone: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Travel: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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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 would have known what I know now- not to be afraid to get involved in activities and make new acquaintances.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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:
I took me a while to get used to the culture at this university. Be ready to make an extra effort to get involved in extra-cirricular activities



FINAL COMMENTS

Just relax, and remember to enjoy every minute of the experience. Come in with an open mind.
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