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Susan C
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
Was easy to communicate within the school and in most situations, except in very formal situations (bank, etc) but this got easier with time
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Susan C
Academic
Course recommendations
The classes are reasonably easy compared to my courses at home, however its good to take them to improve french knowledge
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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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Susan C
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
Housing was more expensive and at Stratclyde I walk to uni instead of having to take the bus so obviously I spent more on transport!
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Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Susan C
Overall
I wish I had known...
I knew most stuff before i went, wish I'd had more information on which bank to get an account with though, Societe Generale are "difficult" to deal with, shall we say...
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Make an effort to get to know all people, not just people from ESSCA, you'll have more fun that way!
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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
Enjoy yourself and don't worry too much about the studying, it's not that difficult to pass exams and you'll never get an opportunity like this again!
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Freedom to do whatever you want and proximity to centre of town
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Personal comments
Our flat was ok, not the greatest but it suited the purpose! was quite expensive but the location was brilliant!
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Susan C
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Fave bars : Falstaff, Casa de Cuba, Cafe Soleil. ESSCA events are usually quite good too, and Midstar is an awesome club!
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