Reviews of Université Paris-Dauphine | France

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Holger S

Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe Universität, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement

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

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Due to lots of written and oral exams I had to adapt quickly to this new situation. But I essentially improved my French skills during an internship in summer 1998 when I got in contact and made friends with French people.

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Holger S

Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe Universität, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Family

Other sources of funding:

Other

Work opportunities:

I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits

The price level in Paris is higher than in Germany, i.e. Nightlife is a lot more expensive... (from 15Euros to enter a club)

Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Food:

was more expensive than at home.

Housing, Travel:

was the same price as at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

No fee is charged when withdrawing from any cash dispenser provided that you are withdrawing a French bank account.

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Holger S

Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe Universität, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement

Academic

Course recommendations

It's really a heavy program to attend. Interested students shouldn't underestimate the stress and the pain waiting for them...

My academic experiences

Quality of courses

Variety of courses

Access to resources

Interaction with teachers

Interaction with international students

Interaction with local students

Personal comments

It would be nice to have more flexibility and choice regarding the courses to attend. In fact I had to do 14 stipulated courses (Unites de Valeur=UV) over 3 semesters.

My opinion of the university assessment

Exams at end of course

Exams throughout the course

Essays and/or projects at the end of course

Essays and/or projects throughout the course

Overall

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Holger S

Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe Universität, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

How difficult and depressing the PDD really can be...

In my opinion:

I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

2

Campus life

1

Party / people

2

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

Dauphine is a name talking to almost everyone in France! Its reputation is undisputed! On the other hand, lots of hard work attends any students wanting to profit from this reputation.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

2

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Interested students should carefully consider the pros and cons of a participation in the PDD mentioned above. Travel tips: Paris offers you a lot - may be more than you can see during 1,5 years. Unfortunately there isn't a lot of time to travel and discover the country. One should definitely participate in the following events: - Ski-Etudes, one week in March(?!) in the snow with courses at the face you have to attend to get to ski pass! Great experience! - Week end d'integration, students communities organise these events at the start of the academical year. You leave Paris for a non-stop party - 2/3 unforgettable days where you definitely get in contact with many cool people...

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