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Université Paris V - René Descartes

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4.03 / 5 based on 62 reviews
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Yuko S
Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
For practically every course there's lecture AND lessons in work groups. During the work group lessons we did a lot of experiences and discussions, you learn IN LIVE various phenomena in Psychological fields. I have learned EVERYTHING I know until now in Psychology in this university.
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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 is known that the French universities do not give out the degrees very easily. The courses are absolutely interesting and fantastic, but you need a lot of luck to succeed in exams because your hard work doesn't pay out every time.
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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
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Yuko S
Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, Undergraduate, Independent
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
You do EVERYTHING, or practically EVERYTHIN in French. Very sometimes we had to read in English.
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Yuko S
Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
The fact that it is very difficult for foreigners to work legally.
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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
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
1
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
4
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
It's really difficult to get the degree, but if you really want to learn Psychology, this is the place for you.
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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
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Please becareful with dishonest realestate agencies when you look for your apartments.
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Yuko S
Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Generally life in my home town Tokyo costs more than in Paris, but living alone costs more than living with family. Therefore, more expenses in Paris.
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Housing, Telephone, Nightlife, Overall, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
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
none
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Yuko S
Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Passy (the area I lived) is the best place to live, in my taste
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
I honestly don't know anything about the housing connected to the university. but if you ask me about my personal experiences with the realestate agency, I've been to the court and had lawyers help me out. If anybody reading this needs advice on which realestate agency to seek and not to seek, please mail me.
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Yuko S
Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
If you have a chance, try becoming an 'abonnee' of the Opera National de Paris. I've been to the Paris opera houses more than 300 times in 8 years. It's a great place for opera/ballet fans!
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