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Université de Haute Alsace (UHA)

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3.73 / 5 based on 41 reviews
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Jennifer M
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I spent less on absolutely everything. Drinks can be expensive, but buying drink in the supermarket is very cheap.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
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
Find out about deals for train travel, group tickets and reduction cards can often make it VERY cheap.
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Jennifer M
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
The intensive French course is brilliant, it covers all aspect of the language. Other classes were ok, but not really what I hoped for.
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Jennifer M
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
Don't believe everything you hear about this uni, it's actually ok.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
3
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
4
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
Go there with an open mind.
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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
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Jennifer M
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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
The course helped my French in all areas and the social life means that you are constantly surrounded by the language.
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Jennifer M
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because it's cheap and the best way to meet people.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
I was disapponted when I fisrt arrived as it is very basic and not like student accomodation at home, but it soon becomes home.
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Jennifer M
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
O'bryans!
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