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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Taking the currency into account, cost of life was pretty expensive but liveable. Nightlife could get pretty expensive, especially if you frequent popular bars. Housing was less expensive due to CAF assistance.
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Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel, Food, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Be prepared to pay more than expected for social security, insurance and residence deposits. Be sure that the insurance they are asking you to pay for is really necessary. You may find yourself paying for something you already have from home.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Expect many changes to the course calendars, including timetable changes and course cancellations. It may be difficult to organize the timetable, seeing how most international students take courses from different cycles.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
You will most likely be working in groups consisiting of French and international students. This will probably be the best way to get to know the French students. They were very friendly and helpful when it came to projects and asssignments.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
How fast the time flew by! Savour every moment!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
This turned out to be a good university, offering interesting courses and providing a friendly atmosphere.
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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
Take every opportunity to travel, even if its in nearby cities.
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It may be difficult at first, but once you start attending lectures, and really integrating yourself into the French culture, you shouldn't have any problems. Word of advice: Try your best to avoid speaking in English to the international students!
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Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
By sharing an apartment with a roommate, it would have been a lot more spacious, and better facilities, all for the same price as that of my residence.
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Personal comments
If it were not for the CAF assistance, the rent for this type of residence would have been extremely high (taking into account the dismal conditions).
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Ayer's Rock - great music, but sometimes repetitive. Also, check out all the "boat" clubs like Sirius, Marquaise, etc.
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