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4.08 / 5 based on 111 reviews
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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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Travel, Nightlife: 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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petitchou4
Indiana University/ Purdue University @ Indianapolis, Indianapolis, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
If placed high enough students should really try to take a course with the French students.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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petitchou4
Indiana University/ Purdue University @ Indianapolis, Indianapolis, United States
Language, 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
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Total immersion is the best thing for learning a foreign language. I was around too many Americans but I feel I progressed extremely well.
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petitchou4
Indiana University/ Purdue University @ Indianapolis, Indianapolis, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
That I had to pay more for my train tickets because I was over 26. I would've bought a Eurail pass.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I would recommend it . However, as I said somewhere else, try to takes course outside of the international student cirriculum. There will be more of a chance to meet French students.
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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
If they finally have more events with the other students...GO...GO...GO. It was a bit difficult for us to meet French students as we were all in another building all the time. Try to meet people outside of the university too. The town is about more than the university. Learn about the people and the culture. It's very interesting. I met so many nice people!! I loved that it was a smaller town as compared to Paris for example. There's more of a feeling of belonging.
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petitchou4
Indiana University/ Purdue University @ Indianapolis, Indianapolis, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Because at home I had more responsibilities and in France I had more time to do other things.
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Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Travel, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Take a bunch of money. Be under 26 :), I was not. Buy a Eurail pass so you can travel without spending tons of money. Research calling cards before you go, you may find better deals than the ones you can find there.
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