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4.03 / 5 based on 364 reviews
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anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
Don't stress! The prof.'s are very understanding and will take the time if you ask them - just don't be afraid!
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I took the Programme International, and maybe I had luck of the draw, but all the people in my course were interesting, the staff were excellent, the administration wasn't too difficult and the classes interesting and NOT too work heavy... VERY GOOD!
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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
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marqueena
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I really enjoyed living in my apartement - which was in a lovely neighbourhood, with the Eiffel Tower near by. Further it was nice to meet other French people (neighbours).
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Ruth K
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
independance and some distance from university.
living in a real community with French families and children around rather than a student-only atmosphere.
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Personal comments
housing in Paris is very expensive and tends to be very small. most people rent studios - French people don't like sharing flats, and certainly not bedrooms. if you rent an old servant's room (chambre de bonne/service) you will most likely be sharing a toilet and shower facilities. it is also common for students to rent rooms at the top of six or seven flights of stairs with no lift.
You can find housing in fusac.fr (though this tends to be a bit expensive) and at the American church - you can sometimes get a room in exchange for about 15 hours babysitting a week.
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Nat J
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Speaking French was not a problem as I'm half Frenc. But for those who needed it there were classes provided. I also had oppportunity to take German and Russian classes.
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anonymous
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
To take part in class discussions, if the majority of students are french, you really need to know your stuff - slang, abbreviations, regional accents - you name it!
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M H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Exchange rate sucks for Americans, but such is life...
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Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Avoid travelers checks. It's easiest to use the ATM with your bank from home and open up a French bank account.
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