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Sarah B
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Increased greatly inconfidence.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Were in a remote area which was in the suburbs called Villejean. It is not safe to travel back there late at night, let alone as a girl on her own. Therefore was somewhat restricted with nightlife. Food etc and the cost of living is generally cheaper in France
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Housing, Food, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
Course recommendations
We were studying English Literature from a French view point. Clearly the French students couldn't pick everything up as quickly as we could because it wasn't their native language. Therefore some subjects were a bit basic, but nevertheless the scope of subjects was exceptional.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Not really - it is up to the individual to make the effort.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known how quiet the weekends were and how the academci system worked.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Get involved in city life - explore the shops!!
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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
It's your year - make the most of it!
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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
Nightlife, Travel: 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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Housing
Type of housing: halls of residence
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
Because French students tend to go home at the weekends and it would be nice to experience real family life.
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Personal comments
Basic, but cheap. You get what you pay for.
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