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4.13 / 5 based on 135 reviews
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I am pleased with my living arrangements. My apartment is spacious, clean, energy efficient and near the university. The surrounding area is quiet and has all the expected conveniences. I also enjoy living in an individual apartment of my choice, but it was not a necessity.
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Personal comments
I'm not familiar with the housing provided by the school. However, the school has an agreement with an independent contractor that helps, for a fee, students find accommodations and other housing concerns. I purchased the services of the contractor; he made the process much easier and his fee was reasonable.
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I do not have a background in French, I am at the beginner level. My courses, international business and strategies, are taught in English. However, I have not had trouble communicating with people in the school and the surrounding community.
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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
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The exchange rate of the US Dollar and the Euro effects the amount I spend on most items. Also, prices of common consumer goods are slightly higher in Clermont-Ferrand compared to Lawrence, Kansas.
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Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The travel expenses in Europe surprised me. If you are over 25 years of age, travel will be expensive. Search extensively for special travel offers.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I knew how to speak French.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I recommend ESC Clermont-Ferrand, however, if you are not fluent in French than your course choices are seriously limited.
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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
If you want to study abroad and you are able to do so, you should.
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