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Université Blaise Pascal: Clermont-Ferrand II (UBP)

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4.05 / 5 based on 66 reviews
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Buchan_sarah
The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
To be able to host friends and family
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
The overall standard was pretty good and the cost was very reasonable. The only downsideto this accomodation was the fact there was no common room to socialise.
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Buchan_sarah
The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Best bars were definately Spanish with a great international feel.
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Buchan_sarah
The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
No not really.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
2
Culture
2
Costs
3
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
Better organisation from teachers.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
Go on your own to get the max out of your language learning potential. Be open and accepting to change.
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Buchan_sarah
The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
If someone were to study in France, they should ideally take additional French language classes.
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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
none
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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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Buchan_sarah
The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Having already lived in France, i had no problems in understanding everyday situations.
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Buchan_sarah
The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
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Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
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
Try to find a part-time job. It's great for learning the language, earning some money and socialising.
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