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Université Joseph Fourier Grenoble I

33 reviews
4.11 / 5 based on 33 reviews
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Oosenbrug
Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
Geography, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
cinemas are very cheap and films are presented in original version. if you like to eat crepes go to place des gordes. at the same place you will find the best icecream (only during summer).
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Oosenbrug
Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
Geography, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I like to be independant and have my own rooms.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
a was lucky to find a room in an appartment together with a french girl. so I learned about the real french way of life and had to speak french at home as well.
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Oosenbrug
Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
Geography, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
i liked very much to get really into the french language. it's a pity that I forgot all my english indeed.
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Oosenbrug
Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
Geography, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family<br> Personal savings<br> An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
living in general is cheaper. appartments in grenoble aren't cheap but you get back half of the money as student! and of cours I traveled a lot.
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Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Overall, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Second-hand bedding
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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Oosenbrug
Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
Geography, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
its better to choose courses where you can work together with other students in order to get in contact with the local ones.
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Oosenbrug
Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
Geography, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
no
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
2
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
enjoy your time!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
don't accept any accomodation in the area of "grand place" and Echirolles (to dangereous)
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