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4.01 / 5 based on 180 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
housing is much cheaper in France than the UK. nightlife varied, expensive drinks but cheaper venues. my family are abroad so phone charges were the same
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
do not use Credit Lyonnais. Best bank was CIC
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Academic
Course recommendations
the course was not very flexible with regard to students from the UK. Students from Germany seemed to have a much better arrangement with the teachers and courses
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Make more considerations for all international students re exams, assessments and course structure
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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...
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
manageable size of city, pleasant climate and reputable university
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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
The local students were very standoffish but the other foreign students (Germans, Italians...) were great - make friends with them.
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I like being independent with my own space
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Personal comments
the university accomodation seemed good, and plenty of external accomodation was available of a good standard
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Atmosphere was good as gave free entry to Erasmus students, An Fer was an excellent dance club. Flannerys was a popular Irish themed bar
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