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Katherine R
Academic
Course recommendations
Pick carefully, and have a good dictionary in case the language of instruction changes.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Clarification as to which classes are in what language -- one of my classes was supposed to be in English and was in French.
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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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Katherine R
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Note that the language of instruction varied from class to class - some were in English and others in French.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
More French would have been helpful!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
Sleep well on the way there if you're coming from far away as it's a bit of a trip via tram to get from the bus/train depot to the university housing.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Travel - because I don't normally travel at home
Nightlife - because nightlife's less expensive (and more abundant) there
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Overall, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Personal comments
They were much better than I had anticipated
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The music festival in July was great!
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