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Université de la Rochelle Technoforum

34 reviews
4.10 / 5 based on 34 reviews
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Herlina L
University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Cohiba and Casa Fidel, two salsa clubs in the city centre with great music, vibrant atmosphere and brimming with fellow students.
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Herlina L
University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It was convenient and a good opportunity to meet other students.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
none
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Herlina L
University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I had had extensive education and training in the French language before I commenced my exchange program. However, my stay in France helped me improve all aspects of my French language skills immensely.
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Herlina L
University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The general cost of living in France are much higher that in Sydney.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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Herlina L
University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
No.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
4
Costs
4
Activities
4
Campus life
4
Party / people
4
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
Very relaxed
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Just have fun and live each day as it comes.
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Herlina L
University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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