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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
Fabulous! I learned so much. Even how to speak in verlun. The best way to learn and/or perfect a language.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Utilities in France are super expensive. Watch out for EDF and FranceTelecome! But the nightlife, the TGV(train) and the food were very reasonable, even cheaper than in Canada.
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Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Once again, I suggest you apply at CAF for a rent subsidy for students. Phoning long distance with FranceTelecome was too expensive. Look for phone cards. Go to the Market - great food, cheap. And a second hand bike to get around town.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
No. Was a wonderful experience.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Get there early and do the french course in September.
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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
IAE was great for hooking us up with other french students. You met a lot of people! Go to the IAE parties - not to be missed.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Just go with the flow. You will be with the same group of students all day - french and international - and do not do the memoire too much and not extremly worth it for an exchange point of view.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
We had 11 exams at the end of our first semester. Totally crazy but fun, in a sick way. Take lots of notes!
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Les deux fondues, Picho Pingo - for a laugh - Rockstore - the Fizz-Feria at Palavas - Fete de la musique June 21st.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
it was a great place for everyone to come over and hang because our apartment was so central and spacious. It really great to live downtown.
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Personal comments
We lived in F4 right in fron of the Peyrou. Fabulous. As well, I encourage foreign student to apply for CAF-this service subsidizes your rent. Hard to get but well worth the wait.
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