Reviews of SUP Europe Caen (CESEC) | France

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Antonio A

Faculdade de Economia do Porto, Porto, Portugal
Management Science, Graduate, Erasmus

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: Basic phrases

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

I went to France, but it was supposed to study in English, but once there, I decided to do in French, because they said that was pretty easy to learn the basics, and I had French lessons, on my 8th and 9th grade, I didn't remember nothing, but I decided to take the risk, on order to learn one more language. But in the end my only French words, were the ones that I learn on the classes, I had facilities on understating French because some words are similar to my native language, Portuguese, so I didn't effort the maximum as I could. Out of the classes I spook English, with, mostly, my Australians friends. Basically I learned the basic French, and improve my English.

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Annika B

Hogeschool van Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Housing

Type of housing: Shared with two other people

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

I lived in a flat with many oher international students and since we were all friends there were plenty of parties and other social gatherings!

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

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Personal comments

The communication with the appartment renting bureau was poor and the contact with the 'gardien' not that great since neither spoke any english or even tried to! Even though the majority of the inhabitants was foreign! But reflecting on the situation.. this made me more eager to learn the language, which was why I came to study in France.

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Marlina C

Hogeschool Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

To know that learning French is very important before you went to France. To have enough saving before you plan to study abroad.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

2

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

To have better management. Some teachers are subjective. It would be better if teachers try to assesed students fairly towards students from every country.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

2

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

2

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

1. Enough savings before going abroad 2. Especially in France, it is better to learn French before going to France 3. Advice for the host university management.

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RonnyS

Hochschule Bremen, Bremen, Germany
Financial Management, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Expenses

Main source of funding:

An ERASMUS grant

Other sources of funding:

Personal savings<br> Government assistance

Work opportunities:

I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits

Food has TVA at 20.5% Accomodation is expensive because of lack of private accomodation. Nightlife is expensive because of the drinks. It is cheaper at supermarket. Travel on buses and trains fast, clean and efficient! Overall, France is expensive because of taxes.

Nightlife, Food, Housing, Overall:

was more expensive than at home.

Telephone:

was the same price as at home.

Travel:

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

Admin charges. Furniture/electricals. Try to buy second hand. Also make sure you bring clothes as they are expensive.

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Les M

University of Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

Living at Euro Residence meant you could mix with all nationalities. Great craic!

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

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Personal comments

The company who rented Euro Residence were very strict and inclined to over react if you had a party charging you for any cleaning that was needed after it! Other than that, the residence was great. You can choose from studio rooms, two or three bedroom flats.

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