Université de Haute-Bretagne (Rennes II)

While the buildings are not very attractive, and they are far from the center of town, they are near campus, and you do get the opportunity to know a lot of people there.

Very different approach to science to the one I am used to (in comparison to my home university in Germany). Sometimes i had/have the impression to study philosophie more than psychology. Anyway, it is still an experience and I did never regret to come here.

Being mixed in with a lot of international students, french was the only language that we could use to cross communicate. So pretty much everyone was forced to speak french at the university. I personally loved meeting so many different people who have come from around the world to study the french language. Not only did I learn a lot from my french classes, but I also learned quite a lot from these other students. The classes I took did help to improve my vocabulary and language skills. The professors were all willing to help and encouraged our continuation into the french studies.

It didn't always work out perfectly for everyone, but as I said before, I think living with a host family was quite important. We all learned different things about the city through them, and were at the same time independent and able to discover things on our own. And we were able to experience smaller customs, learning how to have meals and celebrate events as they do.

It's your year - make the most of it!