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4.09 / 5 based on 268 reviews
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erika n
university of texas, el paso texas, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
To live off campus promote student to face the real-life situation and to face the new culture of the country he/she is in
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Personal comments
It was wonderful twice that I was france, first with a family and second in an appartment
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jun9ha
Overall
I wish I had known...
no, spontaneity/surprises were part of the experience
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
highly recommend
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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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Judith G
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I studied foreign manguages so that was the main interest of my time in Paris.
Arriving in France without appropriate knowledge of French ist pretty difficult as French people are not at ease speaking English.
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faithharty
Colby College, Waterville, ME, United States
Language, Undergraduate, AYA
Overall
I wish I had known...
I should definitely have brought more books with me. English-language books are incredibly expensive in Paris.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
My program was not very helpful, so I did not have the best experience, but it was definitely worth it, and Paris is the most amazing city ever!
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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
Make sure to take a couple of trips to see the French countryside. That is definitely worth it.
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“academic excellence”
Luca Z
France, Graduate
History of Art, 2023
Overall
The range of expertise of the department is impressive, and one has the opportunity to learn from the best professors. Emploi de temps is adapted to let us work on our mémoire and have a lot of flexibility. A big emphasis is put on individual work; maybe a bit too much: i would call their culture quite individualistic. No assistance or opportunities for international students, although this is also a opportunity to experience this country as it is; one really gets an authentic vision at least.
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Pros
excellence académique
Cons
ouverture, accueil des internationaux
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Sheila A
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I was in a Salvation Army hostel and paid 1600FF per month for my room, roughly 160 British pounds, so the rent wasn't expensive. Bus passes cost less (for the monthly "abbonnement")than in England.
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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