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4.08 / 5 based on 111 reviews
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Zoe P
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I absolutely loved my family, but I would try an apartment if I went again since I now know the city and have friends there.
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Personal comments
Accomodation was through Council, not my college or Rennes II
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petitchou4
Indiana University/ Purdue University @ Indianapolis, Indianapolis, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There was a wonderful bar called La Cigale right behind Galeries Lafayette. The locals we met there we great!!
The Fest Noz in Rennes should NOT be missed nor the Transmusicales!!!
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petitchou4
Indiana University/ Purdue University @ Indianapolis, Indianapolis, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
If I go back I won't be in school. I'll be on my own.
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Personal comments
Housing was determined by the director of the program, who works for CIEE. He did a wonderful jog placing students with families.
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Sarah B
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Every cafe/restaruant is exceptional - you really can't go wrong in Rennes
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saartje94
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Only to try to prepare particularly American students a bit more, probably more the responsibility of the home institution. It's just a very different system and very taxing.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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ncgn_
Languages
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
to acquire a good command of French was the main reason for choosing the university so once there, I certainly made efforts to improve my French in all areas and I think I did
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