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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I have spent more money because life expenses I higher in France than in Australia
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Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
There are many nightclubs and puts where you can enter for free, also there are many events which you can go for free. For example 1st Sunday of each month is a free museum entry! (such museums like Louvre!)
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Academic
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I knew more about future career opportunities so I could choose my electives wise
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
You should be an ndependent person and have a decent level o language skills. There is not much help for international students. Also if you want to find a place to live don't start in September, start in May-June because living space is limited in this city.
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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
Travel as much as you can, it is a lot of fun and good memories for the rest o your life!!! Get cheap train tickets from the internet.
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was hard to cope with the lectures when I first arrived, but my friends helped me lot and I have overcome this obstacle. During my 3rd year of studies I coped very well and spoke fluently as if French was my native language :)
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Housing
Type of housing: residence internatonale - foyer
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: with friends
Why?
This way you are independent.
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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
It is hard to think of names, because there are so many cosy places in the centre of Paris, it is just amazing!!! My favourite is Latino cafe at Champs-Elysees.
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