Reviews of Université de Haute-Bretagne (Rennes II) | France

Useful | 0

laurence a

Universitaet Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Graduate, Independent

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Family

Other sources of funding:

Family

Work opportunities:

I didn't want/need to work

Personal spending habits

Food is much better here and unfortunately also more expensive. Housing on the campus is very cheap, travelling for students is also cheap.

Nightlife, Food:

was more expensive than at home.

Telephone, Overall:

was the same price as at home.

Housing, Travel:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

Buying food on the market is cheaper than in a supermarket.

Useful | 0

laurence a

Universitaet Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Graduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

No

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

4

Campus life

4

Party / people

4

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

For future psychologists: ifv you're interested in psychoanalysis, sigmund freud and jaques lacan you will love it. if you prefer statistics an behavior therapy, you might be disappointed.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

EUROLINES does travel from/to Rennes, there is Ryanair in Dinard to go to London, to visit the countryside take the bus or buy teh "carte 12-25" for 4 EUR to get a 50%reduction for french railways during 1 year.

Useful | 0

saartje94

Beloit College, Beloit, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement

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

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

For me, language was definitely the point of going, and I felt the program was well designed to accomodate students at all levels, from beginner to advanced. The assessment at the beginning was good, and I appreciated very much that they allowed me to attempt the most advanced level. At the beginning they had a few misgivings, but in the end I managed extremely well and truly am grateful for the chance to push myself (and not have been bored in a lower level).

Useful | 0

clarksok

Union College, Schenectady, NY, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Housing

Type of housing: With a family

Arranged by: Home university

If returning, I would choose: With a family

Why?

I had such a great time with my host family, that I've actually asked to stay with them for the second semester. They offer so much love and excitement. Plus, you're really forced to speak french all of the time and be apart of the culture.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

Staying with a host family has been a great experience and I would suggest anyone studying abroad to do the same. It's the best opportunity to get involved, learn about the culture, and improve speaking capabilities.

Useful | 0