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The University of the South Pacific

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4.52 / 5 based on 12 reviews
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jess1
Université de Droit, d'Economie et des Sciences: Aix-Marseille III, Aix-en-Provence, France
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), 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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Good, but I have improved
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jess1
Université de Droit, d'Economie et des Sciences: Aix-Marseille III, Aix-en-Provence, France
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Graduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
Because I enjoyed spending more on drinks and travel, because everything else was cheap
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Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Food, 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
no, none
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jess1
Université de Droit, d'Economie et des Sciences: Aix-Marseille III, Aix-en-Provence, France
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Graduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
A bit more of the local language and culture and slang
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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
4
Culture
4
Costs
4
Activities
3
Campus life
4
Party / people
4
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
Okay, just above average
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
2
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
2
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
Excellent place.enjoyed the beaches!
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jess1
Université de Droit, d'Economie et des Sciences: Aix-Marseille III, Aix-en-Provence, France
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Graduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
University seems to like 'on hands' type of work, alot of practical work. Not many graphics students, but a few enviro students.
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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
More space, more time, and a bit less on hands work would be good.
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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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jess1
Université de Droit, d'Economie et des Sciences: Aix-Marseille III, Aix-en-Provence, France
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Graduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
On the beach!!!! At the tropical hotels.
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jess1
Université de Droit, d'Economie et des Sciences: Aix-Marseille III, Aix-en-Provence, France
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Graduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because I didn't like living on campus, too much stress, would rather be away from all the other students.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
It was fantastic, but the families only spoke french! It was good, but not clean
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