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EMLV, Paris-La Défense, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It's funny to speak English with other non native English: I'm not sure I've improved in spekaing but surley in listening and understanding!
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EMLV, Paris-La Défense, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food is expensive but it compensate with a costless nightlife.
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Food, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Contrary to some student I didn't open a bank account: since may 2002, there is no extra charges for cash dispensers in the Euro Zone for its citizens.
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EMLV, Paris-La Défense, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
The courses taught there had quite nothing to do with my topics at home!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Don't count on locals to make friends, speak to your roommates and all the foreign students you meet!
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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
Groningen is a fine place to study and meet foreign students but take the train with some pals to visit the country, it worth it!
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EMLV, Paris-La Défense, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
The courses are very simple and based on practical cases.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The academic level is to easy and th teachers often don't go much into the details: annoying.
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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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EMLV, Paris-La Défense, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
Personal comments
There are quite a number of exciting night clubs and bars like the K or the three sisters.
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EMLV, Paris-La Défense, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
I want to be in the center of the city not in the country
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Personal comments
Absolutely scandalous, we were 20km away from the city. We had to catch a bus (one per hour) which takes 1h 1/2 for a single way to the university!
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