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PICCIO E
IAE Montpellier, Montpellier, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
When I arrived, it was pretty hard for both social and academic life but as I worked ther, at the end, i had no more troubles in any situation.
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PICCIO E
IAE Montpellier, Montpellier, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Food is more expensive with products like milk... Accomodation was more expensive because in a big city! Telephone is very cheap Travelling is cheap but distances are huge so....
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
I found a job easily!
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PICCIO E
IAE Montpellier, Montpellier, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Not at all!
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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PICCIO E
IAE Montpellier, Montpellier, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
The Australian government is taking a lot of taxes... And I could have them back if I asked there!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
2
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
4
Campus life
2
Party / people
4
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
Go there!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
That was a great experience! or studies, working, travelling, make friends!!
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PICCIO E
IAE Montpellier, Montpellier, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Circular quay in Sydney!
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PICCIO E
IAE Montpellier, Montpellier, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because it was a grat experience like that... And I was sharing the house with other people, that was good for my english!
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
none
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