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78 reviews
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4.05 / 5 based on 78 reviews
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CatherineF
ExpensesMain source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I spent a lot of money on the telephone to England! I also spent more money taking the ferry home to England during the holidays etc. I also found the social life more expensive as there are no student union prices!!
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Telephone, Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Before you open your bank account or if you use your English account, be sure to take out large amounts of money at one time to avoid being charged too much! Also, as soon as you have organised your nack account and your accommodation, apply for your CAF as it is very useful! (Don't forget to ensure you have all the necessary documents!)
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CatherineF
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
I feel I have learnt more this year than I could have ever hope to learn stuck in grammar lessons etc! I have found all of the French students and staff extremely welcoming and patient which has been one of the reasons why I have made so much progress and enjoyed myself so much.
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CatherineF
OverallI wish I had known...
No, I was fairly well prepared by my university.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
3
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
It is a very small Business School and more or less everybody knows each other so it is very friendly. The students are used to working with ERASMUS and there is a good ambiance both in and out of school.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
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
The majority of French students go home at the weekend!!
The port is within walking distance of the school! There are 3 available ferry crossings to Portsmouth everyday which take 5.5 hours. Prices vary according to the season.
Don't be afraid to make the first move when talking to French students!
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CatherineF
AcademicCourse recommendations
I would not recommend this Business School to anyone who does not like working in groups! On the other hand it is a brilliant way to get to know people and forces you to use your French so you become fluent quicker! There is not a huge amount of extra work to do in addition to the scheduled lessons. ERASMUS students are expected to take the same exams as the French students.
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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
As long as you turn up to all the lessons, the exams will be fine!
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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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CatherineF
Student lifeDescribe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Activities: 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
The most popular student bar is Les Dunes, just across the road from the Business School. There is also a bar in the vicinity called Chesters which is good for cocktails!! In general the clubs are quite expensive and a bit dodgy!
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CatherineF
HousingType of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
There is no other choice!! On the other hand you have more independance and you can choose where and who you live with!
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
There is no student accommodation! It is advisable to arrive before term begins in order to find accommodation within walking distance of the Business School.
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