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Pôle universitaire Léonard de Vinci, La Défense, France
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The overall level of expense is more important in London than in Paris. Besides, I was used to live with my own family in Paris what was more expensive. For example, food and housing was shared between the members of the family.
Finally, I spent more in travel because of my trips to Paris to visit my family.
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Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Suant G
Pôle universitaire Léonard de Vinci, La Défense, France
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
The main problem was the fact that too many French students were part of my course. As a french student, the feeling to study abroad was sometimes limited.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The balance between exams at the end of the course (final exam) and exams throughout the course was quite fair. Besides, I think teachers have taken into consideration the fact that we were foreign students.
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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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Suant G
Pôle universitaire Léonard de Vinci, La Défense, France
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
London is a very nice place where everybody can manage to succed as long as you don't give up your aims. My aim was to get a good experience in a foreign country as well as manage to pass my exams.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
International is at the centre of the admission policy. The University is situated in the centre of one of the world's most lively and vibrant cities and an ideal place to study in the UK.
The central location means that London's main business, professional, cultural and social facilities are just minutes away.
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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
Final comments
An academic year abroad is really something to experience. You will learn more about yourself and others, meeting people and cultures from other countries.
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Suant G
Pôle universitaire Léonard de Vinci, La Défense, France
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I think I have really improved my communication skills by speaking with english people and others foreign students. Communication in english was really a daily task. In addition, all dissertations and essays have helped us to improve our writing skills and learn business english.
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Suant G
Pôle universitaire Léonard de Vinci, La Défense, France
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The campus was very close to the university and living in such an accomodation is quite interesting.
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Personal comments
There are a few campus belonging to South Bank university. Each campus has its own characteristics (price, space, facilities...) and the proposed service is high-quality. My residence, located near Elephant and Castle, was very pleasant and ideal to study in a good atmosphere
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Suant G
Pôle universitaire Léonard de Vinci, La Défense, France
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
London is a wonderful city to enjoy a good nightlife. Many pubs and night clubs are opened until late like "the fabric, the end, the sports café..."
In addition, what strikes me is the number of parks everywhere in downtown like Hyde Park or Regent's Park what is very attractive during the summer.
Finally, I have travelled to Brighton, a very pleasant place located in the South of England. Only one hour from London by train, here is a place where you can have a restful time.
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