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Laura C
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Through my studies at University and friendships with native French speakers, my knowledge of the language improved in every context whether personal, social or academic.
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Laura C
Academic
Course recommendations
Maitrise literature course based on the theme of uncanny doubles/doppelgangers.
First year module on Romantic literature also covered some really fascinating authors including Charles Baudelaire.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More contact with university tutors as well as social events where International students and French students would be able to meet up. There were several of these meetings planned but not until later in the academic year.
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I wanted to make the most of my time in France and thought that my travel expenses were worthwhile.
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Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I saved money on food by buying from the market on the Presqu'ile at the weekends.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
More about local events for example markets. More advice about chosing courses at University- opportunity to discuss with other students who'd completed the course.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Consider selecting a few third year courses- that way you'll be put into smaller tutor groups studying a specialist subject that you're really interested in. Also, making the extra effort to join societies is really worthwhile.
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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
Lyon is a great city to spend a year as an exchange student.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Living in a Hall of Residence, I had the opportunity to meet students from all over the world. I made some great friends while I was living there. I'd welcome the chance of living in this type of sociable environment again.
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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
Personal comments
The Kilo shop & record exchanges all over town. The atmosphere in the city at The Festival of Light was brilliant as well. Also, Nincasi nightclub had some amazing local bands play gigs there.
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