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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
Though classes helped to some extent, I cannot honestly say that that is where I learned French. I learned it in people's homes, in the streets, in cafes, copiously reading news and books, and oh yes watching TV.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Bars are ratehr pricey as is the telephone. On the other hand, rent is relatively cheap in Lyon.
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Nightlife, Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Buy phonecars at asian or arab grocery stores. They have the best prices. Check out particulary the asian stores near Lyon II.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish my French had been better, and that I had had some contacts in FRance prior to departing.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Lyon is a good town, but it is not the most lively, and people are not all that open.
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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
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Academic
Course recommendations
If you can take classes with the locals, as then it will be much easier for you to meet French people.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The first half of the year I amde the mistake of spemnding too much time with other Americans. It really is very important to make the effort and get to know otehr international students and the locals. It really does change what it will mean for you to study abroad in France.
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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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Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
Liviong with a family, allowed be have an insider's view on French family life. surely, I only was able to see a small speck of what it is like to be part of a Frecnh family, but nonetheless this experience was priceless, and I will remember it forever. As well, living with a family helps a lot to learn a language.
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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: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Near the opear house there are several bars, but most of them are for a younger crowd. If you are looking for a place to have a conversation, there are much better bars in Vieux Lyon. As well, the bar the monacle is not bad. There are few jazz clubs as well that on ocassion have pretty decent jazz. Thre best that I was able to fond was the hot spot, but there could be others. Lyon is a town that you really have to look for places to have a good time.
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