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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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
One should consider studying hard before going to France. If you are in a French course and you don't understand a word chances are that this does not have any value for weak language knowledge
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
France in general and Paris in particular are extremely expensive
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
You should bring your own sheets, blankets and pillows with you (you will appreciate that when you see those provided by HEC) - or you buy one after arriving there
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Expect hard work and evaluation biased by your level of French
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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
You should go there by car or at least know someone who owns one. The campus is really (!) far away from Paris and urban transportation systems are functioning, but you still have to go to the train station (which is anapprox. 20 min footwalk away)
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Academic
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
There is no real choice - the campus is situated far away from any other appropriate housing possibilities
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Personal comments
The Campus is in the middle of nature with students housing buildings all over the campus. However you should keep in mind that most students share their shower with their neighbour
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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