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Other names:
University Of Pau and Pays de l'Adour
Contact: +33 5 59 92 34 57
Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour
Domaine Universitaire - BP 576, 64012 Pau, France
3.64 / 5 based on 72 reviews.
81% of students recommend
72 reviews
Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour review by gem21
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: halls of residence
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Foreign students in Pau tend to be placed in the worst halls where cooking facilities are few and far between.
Personal comments:
The halls are really convenient for the uni and supermarket, but the facilities within the halls themselves are minimal. At £80 a month you can't expect much, but 2 cooking rings between 50 people can be extremely testing. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Personal comments:
UPPA doesn't have a student's union so don't expect any on-campus nightlife. In town the main bar's in Pau are the Garage - Irish bar - (the Kitchen next door does good, cheap food), the Gaulway (also Irish), Cafe Russe and other bars along Boulevard des Pyrenees are always popular, but a bit more expensive. There are some clubs outside of the town which is okay if you befriend french/ fellow erasmus students with cars. One big tip: don't rely on taxis in Pau - there's one taxi firm and on average 2 cabs after 11pm for the entire town! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
3.5 / 5
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
There's a free French language course available to all Erasmus students which involves one 2 hour class per week, usually 5-7pm. Some of the classes can be a bit tedious but it's a really good opportunity to meet other erasmus students and for 2 hours you HAVE TO speak french.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none 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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
It's very easy to fall into the trap of only hanging out with english speakers as Pau is full of british, american and australian students. But if you make the effort to get to know french students in your classes or who live near you, your french will really benefit from it. 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:
Family An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
I generally spent more than I would do at home as I wanted to make the most of my time abroad so tended to go travelling somewhere most weekends. Drinking is pretty expensive but eating out costs about the same as at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
If you're planning on doing lots of travelling you can buy an under-25's card from the train station that gets you upto 50% discount on any train journey. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
Had I known more about the the halls of residence I'd have opted for an apartment, but I survived! In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Pau is in a great location - near the mountains, near the beach. The town is fairly quiet but the social opportunities are there if you make the effort. FINAL COMMENTS
Have fun, travel lots, speak plenty of french and snap up any opportunites you're offered. You may not get the chance again. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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