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University of Nantes
Contact: +33 2 40 99 83 21
Université de Nantes
Université de Nantes, 1, quai de Tourville, BP 13522, 44035 Nantes Cedex 1, France
3.76 / 5 based on 90 reviews.
Description:
The University of Nantes provides initial and continous education for an audience from a vast geographic zone. All big fields of knowledge are represented: Law, Political Science, Economics, Humanities, Health, Natural Sciences, and Technology.
76% of students recommend
90 reviews
Université de Nantes review by mattp31530
Review by mattp31530, Swansea Institute of Higher Education, Swansea, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Erasmus 
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: halls of residence
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? It would be better to have a personalised place which would allow me more fredom, ie my own kitchen, lounge etc.
Personal comments:
The accomadation was fairly basic however, it was an ideal place to meet lots of different people from lots of different countries. There were many evenings spent playing cards or having a drink where there would be 5 or 6 nationalities in one room. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
My favourite bar was definitely 'Le sal gosse, (the naughty kid!) Really cool music with a young and fun clientele and friendly staff. 'Le lieu Unique' is more of a nightclub which is well worth a visit. Used to be a biscuit factory but was converted by the Mere of Nantes to offer local DJs and artists the chance to perform. As with most French cities there is a couple of Irish pubs. The John McBurns is ideally located and friendly too with the usual array of Irish liquor for sale. Traditional Irish music by local musicians on a Sunday. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
2.5 / 5
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
The course if I am honest was rather boring. Lengthy periods of dictation from lecturers with little student participation was not always very interesting. I felt that in the UK we are encouraged to think a bit more rather than just follow the 'rules'.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
The French system is quite different to the system of the UK, therefore be prepared to work harder and spend more time at uni than you do in the UK. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
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) Personal comments:
I made really rapid progress and communicating after a couple of months was no problem at all. Each day I would often learn a new word or phrase as I spent most my time with French or Latin people. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Government assistance Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant student loan Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Cinema, public transport, tobacco and alcohol from shops was cheaper, however, chocolate, mobile phone bills and drinking in bars was more expensive. Nightlife, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Overall: was the same price as at home. Travel, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Any student must register with the CAF. This will allow you to claim money from the state to assist with lodging costs. It is a slightly lengthy process but well worth it as noramally you be able to clain 40% of your rent back. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
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I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
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Personal recommendation:
It is Ok, however the students are quite young (18) as it is like a preparation school for uni. It is fairly small therefore staff are friendly and approachable. FINAL COMMENTS
Be careful not to saty with people who are natives from your country. I saw many people like this, especially among Brits and Irish. When they came to the end of their year their language ability was still very poor. Buy an under 26 travel card once in France. This gives you 50% reduction on public transport. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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