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Marissa G
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
The exchange rate from Euros to USD is not in my favor so everything was slightly more expensive.
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Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
None so far. Cost saving tips, would be to adjust your eating habits to the local fare as those foods will be less expensive.
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Marissa G
Academic
Course recommendations
Only that because of my program they are quite condensed and intense
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Just manage your time wisely.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
Yes, the average dressing habits of the students.
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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
It is an excellent university. The faculty is incredible and helpful.
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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
If you plan to travel out of Paris then do a little homework before you leave, look in transportation and housing options. Don't be afraid to wander around the city the metro is excellent.
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I am fluent in Spanish, and had begun to try and learn French. For me the reading part was initially much easier than trying to communicate. But immersion is allowing me to retain more of the language and distinguish words when listening to a native speaker.
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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 the independence and freedom granted by having an apartment living situation. Also it allows me to immerse myself more quickly into the culture.
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Personal comments
I did not have housing through the university
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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
If you are a museum person you much see the amazing collection of the Musee D'Orsay. There are lots of great cafes in the Latin Quarter that line Place de la Contrescarpe. And the Place St. Michel is a great place to walk and people watch
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