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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More space and privacy; the Halls of Residence did not have any communal seating areas.
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Personal comments
Very old and run down. Poor heating and wash rooms. However, met alot of people.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Tabor Park. Absolutely gorgeous with caves and live bands. Very peaceful; beautiful scenery. Café Noir: Opp. the station, latest opening hours in Rennes. Wide variety on menu; English menus if you're struggling.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Not reallt; nothing is more satisfying than being dumped in a foreign country and surviving, and actually enjoying it.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Very large university. You would meet many other foreign student who are in the same predicament. Comforting atmosphere.
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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
Ryanair do the cheapest flights but check out EuroStar who had an offer of 590francs from Rennes to Lille to London, return.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Visit ALL depts as courses are quite randomly located.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Teachers were not very availiable. ERASMUS students were on the whole pushed to one side.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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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
Confidence plays a large part. You will only improve if you go out and make mistakes. They're more likely to make an effort with you if you are not shy in coming forward.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Government assistance<br>
An ERASMUS grant<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Generally alot cheaper in Rennes than in London. Drinks at clubs were expensive though. Manchester is alot cheaper!
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Travel, Overall, Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
CAF office; the govt reimburses a third of your accomodation
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