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Overall
I wish I had known...
Learn more French before u go! They dont speak English!
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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
In Lyon III u will meet a lot of friends from allover the world! If u want to meet some Frenchs, its possible too, but u have to try harder! Try to organise some social events for ur international friends, thats the best way of meeting people! University organises some parties but u wish to have more oportunities..
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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 situated in the center (more less :)) of France which gives u an opportunity to discover that amazing country.. Paris, Nice, Monaco, Chamonix are just few hours away, visit Annecy and Perouges, take a weekend off and go to Barcelona or Amsterdam! If u are a student u can travel really cheap!
Take camera for fete de lumiere (Dec 8th), have a beer in Smoking Dog, make a picnic in the park, watch the match of Olimpique! In the winter go skiing to TROIS VALLEYS, in summer-suntan in Antibes! :)
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Academic
Course recommendations
Try to meet French teachers who are teaching in English and check their level of that language ;)
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Try to meet locals, its the best in discovering the culture and learning the language.. In France its very difficult though..
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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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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
French is pretty difficult so if u won't work hard on it u will never get to know how to communicate in France.. Frechs will definatelly not help u with it..
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Poland is much cheaper than France.. In all-eating, living, parting, travelling..
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Telephone, Overall, Travel, Food, Nightlife, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
If u work (in restaurant/calling center/ pub) at least 2 days a week u can easily earn money for surviving in Lyon
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
great independence, cheaper than dorms in France
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Personal comments
Dorms organised by Lyon III were extremely expensive. We had to organise hosting by ourselves, which wasnt very easy.. Frenchs werent very helpful, knowledge of English very poor and conditions of renting-terrible (huge bond, 1 year rent, letters, papers, French citizens...)
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Vieux Lyon rocks! :) most beautiful and charming area i know, parties in cafe ORANGE and smoking dog. Boats on the Rhone are good party spots too. U gotta go to the park, stad de gerland and to see the city from basilique de la Fourviere!!
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