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Riina H
Overall
I wish I had known...
Anything I needed to know I learnt when I had to.
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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
At least back then the level of political science courses was not as advaced as in which I was used to.
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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
Visit St.Emilion.
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Riina H
Academic
Course recommendations
On the fall term you may have more choice of courses.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More discussions during courses would not do any harm.
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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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Riina H
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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
Once one had to survive on French, one had to learn it. At the beginning it was difficult at times, since local people were not used to listening to people speaking with an accent. However, I avanced fast and it turned out to be a rewarding excperience.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
If I didn't study at the campus, I would rather like to live in the city center.
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Personal comments
Even though the facilities were quite poor, over all atmosphere was nice.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Chez Auguste at the place de Victoire.
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