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Overall
I wish I had known...
How much fun it was going to be so I could enjoy ever minute
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Make the effort with home students and the lecturers and they will soon become your friends
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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
Enjoy the experience while you can and make the most of your time there. Read,write, speak and listen to as much French as possible while you are there.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Travel in Paris is cheaper than in London, but my accommodation was more expensive than in Liverpool
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Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
There are various places that offer Student discounts including most cinemas
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Academic
Course recommendations
To ensure that you attend classes relevant to your level of language
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I think it is important to involve ourself fully in all that is going on.
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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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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
My French improved immensely and very quickly
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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
The Latin Quarter, Champs Elysées for the best clubs and the Bastille.
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Housing
Type of housing: international residence
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: international residence
Why?
I found it a very good way of meeting people and making friends
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Personal comments
I was not in university accommodation
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