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3.91 / 5 based on 78 reviews
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Steve H
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Try to take as much classes you can, otherwise you'll soon be bored.
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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
You want to travel as much as possible in the surrounding areas of Bardeaux, go to some of the wineries and educate yourself since that specific university doesn't do a super job.
You want to avoid the station area by night wich is full of strange people and sexshops.
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Academic
Course recommendations
As a Belgian student going to France, expect an easier way to work.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More international point of views as opposed to having everything based on "Wonderful 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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Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Well, this was the same language I usually speak. But French people don't like Belgians all that much and think they're better than us, which makes social contact harder.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Housing is more expensive anyway. And telephone was to my girlfriend in Erasmus in Holland... pretty expensive bills.
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Telephone, Overall, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
You need to have a RIB for housing (security deposit). Without that RIB (when you open a french bank account), everything is harder and you need to show cash upfront.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Loved the experience.
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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, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Surf in Lacanau and stuff like that. Great bicycle trails from Bordeaux to the beaches.
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