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4.07 / 5 based on 91 reviews
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Despite spending a lot of time with fellow British students, I feel that I was able to practice French a lot. Also, I had spent a year in Paris and felt very comfortable with speaking French.
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Christine B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
There were many opportunities to travel and do outdoor activities (especially skiiing) and I tried to take part as often as possible. Also, as going abroad does not only invovle studying but also meeting other people and getting to know the local population, I spent a lot of money on socialising.
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Travel, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Food, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Go skiing with the university skiing club, and get a railcard.
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Academic
Course recommendations
The Erasmus courses on offer are good, but are at a rather basic level. I therefore recommend to check out the courses for "normal" French students which are not organised to meet the needs of international students. They might be abit more difficult at the beginning, but your French will improve wuickly and they are very interesting, i.e. Relations Internationales, Cinema
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
It proved rather difficult to meet and become involved with local students, as British and French Student life is rather different. Although efforts were made by the ERASMUS office, maybe these could somehow be improved.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known about the choice of courses before, so that I would have had more time to consider my options
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Definitly recommendable, especially if you like outdoor activities.
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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
Go skiing, meet the locals and try to take a trip down to the coast. Great camping sites.
Also try to make the most of the courses on offer, some of them are really interesting.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
It has been a few years, so I can't remeber very much. What I do recommend though is to avoid the two English Pubs in town, that is if you want to speak French, don't go there!!!
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
The University Campus in grenoble is situated outside of the city centre. As the city of Grenoble has much to offer, and it is during the day no problem to reach the campus by tram, I would choose again to live in the centre.
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Personal comments
Several time I visited fellow students living in University accommodation. The rooms were small, but clean and ha all the mod-cons expected from this type of accommodation. It is certainly recommendable.
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