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3.97 / 5 based on 44 reviews
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Overall
I wish I had known...
It's really hard to make friends here.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is what it is. Most people are here because they got shoehorned in by their home university. It probably won't be a central part of your experience in France.
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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
I think the experience is typical French public university. Use your time here to get out and enjoy Paris.
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Alice R
Academic
Course recommendations
Significantly less academically demanding than in the US.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had no problems in or out of classes.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Phones in Europe are much more expensive than in the US. Also, I hardly ever travel and I usually go to campus parties which are free.
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Travel, Food, Overall, Housing, Nightlife, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
It is the best way to learn the language
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Personal comments
Housing is technically not available, it was arranged through the American program that I came to France with.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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