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4.09 / 5 based on 268 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
A private grant
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food, Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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Overall
I wish I had known...
That there would be little to no interaction with French university students at the Cours de Civilization Francaise at La Sorbonne.
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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
The Cours de Civilization offers a great foundation of French grammar and gave me insight into French literature in a very positive way. I would approach the class with an open mind and a plan to do the homework and keep up with the class so you are sure to pass the final exam and receive course credit!
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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
I found traveling outside of Paris during the weekends to be very easy and fun. As a student, you can get a 12/25 Carte and travel at discount rates all around France on the TGV. For the longer breaks (3-4 days) you can also get to Spain and Italy fairly easily by train.
As far as la vie Parisienne, I would advise anyone that lives there to soak up all the culture, music, art, and nightlife that the city has to offer. There is no way that one could ever be bored in such an exciting city, there is almost too much to do!
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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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It is difficult to gain a clear and full uunderstanding of the French language. Although I studdied French at my home university I struggled with the spolen French in Paris. I did do much to improve my speaking skills with the combination of the grammar class at the Sorbonne and the constant interaction I had with the my French family.
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Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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