133 reviews
3.91 / 5 based on 133 reviews
Useful |
0
serena d
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
food in this part of france is cheaper. Travel by train is cheaper and more efficient than at home.
Read more >
Telephone, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Useful |
0
serena d
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
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Useful |
0
serena d
Overall
I wish I had known...
that red tape in france is omnipresent!
Read more >
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
live on campus
Read more >
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
fly to geneva. there is also an airport in chambery now though
Read more >
Useful |
0
serena d
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
teachers in the school where i was teaching were most helpful to me
Read more >
Useful |
0
serena d
Housing
Type of housing: in the school where i was a language assistant
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
This way, you would have the opportunity to become fully immersed in french University life and take part in student events and activities
Read more >
Personal comments
As i lived in the school where i wasteaching english, i am unable to comment upon the university's accomodation. My accomodation was limited to a small bedroom with other bedrooms for my fellow language assistants.
Read more >
Useful |
0
serena d
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Read more >
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
chambery isn't really a very exciting place to go out at night. The international film festival at the cinematheque was fantastic though. Skii ing opportunities are also not to be missed.
Read more >
en
Español
Français