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4.30 / 5 based on 656 reviews
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Neil H
HousingType of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I have enjoyed the experience of living so near the university. It is also a great way to make friends in a strange land.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Although not situated in the heart of Lyon, I can have no complaints regarding accommodation at EM Lyon.
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Neil H
Student lifeDescribe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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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
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Ayers Rock Café, The Smoking Dog.
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Neil H
OverallI wish I had known...
For me the fun was probably in not knowing.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
Definitely consider EM Lyon as a serious option - it is both academically and socially stimulating.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Try to travel as much as possible - Lyon really is at the heart of Europe.
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Neil H
AcademicCourse recommendations
The courses offered are very much dominated by Marketing electives.
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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
Overall
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Neil H
LanguagesLanguage 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
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
As is the case with many English-speaking students around the world, I have become increasingly annoyed with local students wishing to practise their English on me. Nevertheless, my French has improved considerably.
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Neil H
ExpensesMain source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
My social activities have increased as I explore a new country.
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Travel, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Drinking in bars, clubs etc was significantly more expensive than in Scotland.
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