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3.91 / 5 based on 78 reviews
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Excellent knowledge of English, good verbal and written skills in French
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Government assistance<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
higher prices in all categories,
excellent nightlife
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
for students who intend to go to France:
be aware of the "Taxe d'habitation", additional taxe I was charged at the end of my stay, 250 € for 10 months
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Overall
I wish I had known...
general prices for appartments, how to deal with the French administration (carte de séjour)
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
If you like the country and the culture, its a nice experience.
general level at the university is not too high, language acquisition can be improved by joining cultural and sport activities for students, and additional classes at the Defle institute (especially people who are not too proficient in the French language
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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
choose between inexpensive lodging ad the university, but quite out of town;
or more expensive appartments in the city center, which is mmmuch more fun. Look for roommates who search for cohabitants to share an appartment.
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Academic
Course recommendations
good courses at the DEFLE institute ( only for international students,all levels of French, extra fee of 100-200 €)
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
more openmindedness of staff and autonomy of students in French
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
in Bordeaux: just hop from bar to bar in the city center, its what most people are doing.
best bar: Calle Ocho (Cuban bar)
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I am used to an independent lifestyle,
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Personal comments
Accommodation at the university in BX III is alright, it is easy to meet other students, not too expensive, but too far away from the city center (7 km)
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