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Minna K
Alojamiento
Tipo de alojamiento: Piso o apartamento
Organizado por: Independientemente - no había otra opción
Si volviera, eligiría: Piso o apartamento
¿Por qué?
Independence, privacy, a native French roomate, a true sense of cultural immersion.
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Comentario personal
While the first month was spent in the "dorms" (which were small and unattractive) the rest of the year we had our own places--and had to look for them ourselves. It definitely took some effort, but eventually everyone found nice apartments. It took me some time, and one move, to find mine. But it was worth it-it was a fabulous little place and a great roomate.
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Minna K
Vida estudiantil
Cómo es la ciudad de destino:
La vida estudiantil domina en la ciudad
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Vida nocturna, Viajar: Principalmente fuera de la universidad y de los estudiantes
Actividades: Tanto en el entorno universitario como fuera
Experiencia de vida social
Comentario personal
There were always "soirees" going on at Le Petit Voisin and concerts at Le Bikini. There were always art exibitions in town and local dj's at the smaller bars and clubs. There are tons of cool cafes in Toulouse. I didn't have one favorite. The best parties, however, were the ones at people's houses (especially if there were dj's there). Beaujolais day really went off in the streets, and the music festival in July was awesome.
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Minna K
Valoración global
Si lo hubiera sabido...
I wish I had brought more comfortable shoes and warm clothes. My home university is in San Diego, so I had brought a light jacket, skirts, flipflops and tanktops. Toulouse is warmer than most French cities, but not THAT warm! I had to buy practically another wardrobe.
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En mi opinión:
A la mayoría les gustó.
Factores imporantes para mi elección
(1) Sin importancia – (4) Muy importante
Recomendación personal
The university itself is not where you will spend most of your time or make your friends. Your experience in the city itself will be more exciting. Campus life is not like here in the US. There, students live offcampus in their own apartments. Academically, Toulouse is a good University, but it's not the best. The city of Toulouse, however, is the probably the best place to spend your year abroad. The people are wonderful and there is so much to do and so much going on. In the year I was there, it was pretty much agreed that Toulouse was by far the best city to go to in France. I fully recommend going to Toulouse.
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Durante mi experiencia en el extranjero...
(1) Nunca – (4) Mucho
Me familiaricé con otra cultura
Conocí gente de otros países
Me lo pasé bien de fiesta
Avancé en mis estudios y mi carrera
Comentarios finales
The people who had the best time (i.e. learned the most, had the most fun, made friends) were the ones who made the most effort. If you go there with a positive attitude and are not afraid to meet people, ask questions, try new things, then you are in for a great year. There were a couple people who gave up early on. They didn't give things a chance, and, not surpisingly, they hated it. Everyone else had a blast.
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Minna K
Estudios
Recomendaciones de cursos
Mi experiencia académica
Interacción con profesores
Interacción con estudiantes internacionales
Interacción con estudiantes locales
Mi opinión de los sistemas de evaluación
Exámenes a final de curso
Exámenes a lo largo del curso
Trabajos y proyectos al final del curso
Trabajos y proyectos a lo largo del curso
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Minna K
Idiomas
Idioma de instrucción: Francés
¿Fue aprender Francés fue un factor importante de elección?
No, no lo fue.
¿Cuánto mejoraste tu Francés?
Mi nivel antes: Conversación general fluida
Mi nivel después: Buen nivel coloquial, sin problemas de comprensión
Comentario personal
I had taken French for about 6-7 years, so I was pretty good at it to begin with. In classrooms, I was used to speaking only French, but I had had no practice outside of class, and it was in this area that I learned the most. Just how to make casual conversation with people I met, or with the friends I made. I learned alot of local slang,local accents, expressions, and etiquettes. Things like asking for help at the grocery store was a challenge at first, but became second nature by the end of the year.
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Minna K
Gastos
Fuente de financiación principal:
Familia
Otras fuentes de financiación:
Beca privada
Oportunidades de trabajo:
No intenté trabajar
Costumbres personales de gasto
Food in France comes in smaller quantities, so I was constantly buying groceries, I made lengthy longdistance calls to the US, I traveled alot which I never do in the states, but the rent is cheaper in Toulouse than it is in the US. I also went out alot more in France, so that cost me, but going out in the states is usually more expensive, so that equalled out.
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Comida, Teléfono, Viajar, General:
Más caro que en casa.
Vida nocturna:
Igual de caro que en casa.
Alojamiento:
Menos caro que en casa.
Disponibilidad de material estudiantil
Comentario personal
If you plan on traveling to other countries, get a Eurorail Pass. It'll save you a ton of cash for trains. The cheap hotels were often about the same price as the hostels, and hotels gave you more privacy and security. Try to get your produce at the open air markets--it's much fresher and cheaper.
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