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University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, United States
Language, Graduate, La Communauté française de Belgique
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The restaurant Le Piano; La friterie (chip shop) de l'Hocaille; beer tasting under a bigtop tent; warm Liege-style waffles from a vendor in the covered shopping area
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, United States
Language, Graduate, La Communauté française de Belgique
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: in a kot
Why?
It was a great place to meet other students since the there were common living areas.
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Personal comments
The university doesn't operate dorms. Accomodations are usually found through realty companies.
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, United States
Language, Graduate, La Communauté française de Belgique
Academic
Course recommendations
Ask about the level (undergraduate or graduate) before you register as most courses will be taught in French. Don't be shy to ask classmates for notes or help.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, United States
Language, Graduate, La Communauté française de Belgique
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I spoke French most of the time. Of course there were slight differences of vocabulary and accent between the French of France and the French of Belgium, but I adjusted quickly. My professors asked if I understood and I had assistance from my suitemates when needed.
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, United States
Language, Graduate, La Communauté française de Belgique
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's a great university to attend courses with truly knowledgeable professors. The faculty and staff are willing to provide assistance. I recommend at least a semester of study there.
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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
Don't take more than you can carry yourself. Open a bank account in Louvain-la-Neuve. Carefully read your état des lieux is correct. If repairs need to be made in your room or kot, inform your agency and stay on them if they don't make the repairs quickly.
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, United States
Language, Graduate, La Communauté française de Belgique
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
The cost of living is elevated compared to the US. I had many more opportunities to travel in Belgium than in the US.
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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