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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
As there were many Erasmus-students there were a lot of languages spoken, not only french. But after a time, I made some friends who were french and improved my french language skills well.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I attended much more activities in
France than I did at home.
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Overall
I wish I had known...
No, I did cope well with the situation abroad.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Great location in the south of France, people are very friendly there. A lot of Erasmus-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
travelling to Spain, e.g. San Sebastian or Bilbao
go skiing in the pyrenäes
visit Bordeaux and Toulouse
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
to have clean facililities
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Personal comments
Housing was very cheap, but rooms were very small and people were not so clean. But the university provided better accommodation, which was more expensive. I chose the cheap one myself.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience