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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I studied french language at my home university for two years before I did the exchange, so I had not many problems with language and communication. Still I learned a lot during that year!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Before doing the exchange I lived with my parents so I didn't spend anything for food and housing.
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Overall, Housing, Food, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Next to the campus, Avenue Gabriel Peri, there are two very cheap supermarkets, Ed and Lidl. And whenever you show your student card, you'll have a reduction on anything: public transport, sport, shops, hairdresser etc.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
The French love signatures and official stamps. It takes a whole day to collect all the necessary documents signed and stamped by official people just to open a bank account. But once all the paperwork is done, everything is ok for the rest of the year.
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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 sure you have internet in your room, because access on the univerity is horrible!
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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 had a great time in Grenoble!
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Academic
Course recommendations
Courses in France are a bit different than in the Netherlands. The teacher talks a lot and the students write a lot, we didn't use books. It's like being at school instead of being at university. Nevertheless, most courses I took were very interesting.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I'd like to study more independently: with books or readers and a study program and the teacher introducing new subjects, explaining difficult stuff and answering questions. I liked the exams throughout the courses, because it prepares you better for the real exam.
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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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Housing
Type of housing: résidence
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I think living with other students in an appartment is much more fun and gives the opportunity to learn better each others' language and culture.
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Personal comments
The résidence where I lived (Résidence du Rabot) is located on a top location with an awesome view of the city.
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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
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Best cafe: La boite aux sardines
Best pizzeria: Cose-Sia
Best night spot: Bukana pub
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