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4.09 / 5 based on 96 reviews

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Academic
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
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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
By the end of the semester I was able to communicate comfortably with my instructors and my host family.
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Overall
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.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
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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
Final comments
Just relax, and remember to enjoy every minute of the experience. Come in with an open mind.
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Expenses
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.
Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Housing
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
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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