Université Paul Valéry: Montpellier III

Don't miss the clubs on the big street leading to Palavas. A bus from downtown gets you there for free and drives you back to town in the early morning. For guys: Make sure to ALWAYS bring a lady with you as you might be denied entrance if showing up at a club alone or with just guys! And make sure to get a student cinema pass early in the year as movies then will be very cheap!

Housing in Montpellier is tough. Finding your own appartment is challenging, and gave me headaches for about two weeks. If you have a chance, look for a French room mate, but don't get your hopes too high, French students tend to live alone, not with room mates. Get a phone as early as possible to call landlords once the newspaper gets out!

I spoke French well before, and just picked up the speed and the ability to speak without thinking first.

Montpellier is THE town to go study for a year! Its very close to the Mediterranean, close to Spain, Italy, and the Cote d'Azur. Its a student town full of energy, life, and parties. Try to get to know locals through club activities, its hard to do so in school. Travel, travel, travel. Dont study too much - you wont remember your studying later on, but going to have a beautiful day at the beach or hiking in the mountains. Email me for any advice you might wanna get!

Phone bill surprised my room mate and me. Was our only argument during the whole year. Phone is very expensive in France. Cost saving tip? Shop at NORMA at tram stop "La Mosson", its the cheapest way to get food. Dont use the phone so much!