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3.58 / 5 based on 91 reviews

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Marlina C
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It is private, more space and you are free to choose cost as low as possible.
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Personal comments
It is quite good though not perfect. The rent cost per month should be decreased and the rent cost per month should be including electricity cost.
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Marlina C
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
because the living cost including accomodation and food are more expensive in the host country.
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Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Please do not bring your SIM card from your home country and do not use them because you will be charged for roaming cost.
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Marlina C
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It is okay since I adapt so quickly but as you know French are not really helping us with their language. we want to learn but they did not want to give us chance. They should try to help us learning French.
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Anna Z
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
i used only english i wish we had more french
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Anna Z
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Stay home.
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
caen is a nice place as a base to travel
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REGINA S
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: Basic phrases
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Au début j'avais des difficultés car je n'avais que quelques notions, mais grâce à la communication avec les gens et le cursus que j'ai suivi en école de commerce, j'ai réussi à obtenir un bon niveau de français.
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