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Université de Bourgogne

180 reviews
4.01 / 5 based on 180 reviews
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estherak
Berry College, Rome, GA, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
There were a lot of people who were willing to help if i was ever in a problematic situation regarding the language
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estherak
Berry College, Rome, GA, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Not specified
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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estherak
Berry College, Rome, GA, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
The weather really sucks...very cold and rainy during the spring semester. I would have packed a lot less so I wouldnt have had to deal with the hassle of transporting everything from teh airport
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
4
Costs
3
Activities
3
Campus life
2
Party / people
3
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
I liked the University but the international students who are just studying the language are very isolated from the other french students.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Look for cheap travel deals....especially for ones to and around England and Ireland. i think...www.buzzaway.fr has really good flight deals to london. Participate in the sports on campus (suaps) you can go iceskating, skiing, etc for really cheap and meet french students.
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estherak
Berry College, Rome, GA, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
The teachers were wonderful and the classes weren't that challenging, but it was fun to have students from all over the World in the classes
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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estherak
Berry College, Rome, GA, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
The irish pubs can be a lot of fun. the Prive really catered to an older crowd
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estherak
Berry College, Rome, GA, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It would be cheaper
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
none
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