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Overall
I wish I had known...
That there are limited possibilities to become a tutpr at the 'Centre des Langues' and thus get unlimited internet access. I was lucky to get it a lot of the student weren't!
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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
Personal recommendation
get information befor you go there about academics; don't worry to much about housing; get there early i.e. at least a week before school starts
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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
It was a very good experience for everybody but we were all very happy to go back home, too. It is hard to live in a foreign country but you should have tried it at least once. You will grow from this experience!
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Academic
Course recommendations
Get information before you get there so you know what they offer and what you want to take. Familiarize yourself with the French system! Be persistant in getting information once you get there and don't let yourself be discouraged by the reserved manner of people you might face. They have a lot do to at the university and tend to be a little bit unpatient. ( Madame Piroel of the English department is an angel and will do everything to help you!)
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
It's a little confusing to find out where the board is that has all the information one needs. They seem to be scattered all over the place.
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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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Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I was very shy in the beginning when I was expected to say something especially as far as social life is concerned. At college the teacher correct you constantly so you get dishearted a little. I figured out after a while that my French wasn't that bad and finally started to talk and thus improved my language skills a lot!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I spent more because at home I don't have to pay for room and board.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Don't bring your cell phone. Get a French one. The costs are going to ruin you!
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Personal comments
The room is very small but has most of the facilities one needs. However, washing machines as welll as dryers are very hard to reach. (about a ten minute walk to a place outside the campus area) The bathrooms were cleaned every day on weekdays i.e. there was no toilet paper left Staurday afternoon!
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
the clubs in Dijon are dead on weekends because all of the French student leave for home. During the week especiallly on Thursdays there is a lot going on. It is not advisible to go to club before midnight! Atmosphère and Titti Twisters are ok but not spectacular.
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