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4.13 / 5 based on 113 reviews
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HelenMackay
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Basically I spent more in Nancy as during my degree I lived at home with my parents and didn't have to pay for food, telephone or accomodation.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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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
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Being in France gave me the courage to have a go in social situations especially knowing that I could cope in academic ones.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Wish I had been aware of the accomodation situation and how cold it can get in Northern France during winter.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It has got very good language facilities in the form of a Vidiothèque where you can access foreign channels (including the BBC) and watch films.
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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
Pack warm clothes if you go in winter and arrange your own accomodation if you can.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
Personal comments
Definitely ´L'Orange Bleu'-amazing pub with great bar staff and 'Pierre qui Mousse'.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
So that I could have more space and control the heating and water facilities.
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Personal comments
The accomodation was very old and the washing facilities were very inadequate for the number of students on each floor.
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