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Université de Bourgogne

180 reviews
4.01 / 5 based on 180 reviews
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college55
Villanova University, Villanova, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Spent more on beer and liquor but I'm over it
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Food, Nightlife, Travel, Telephone, Overall, Housing:
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
Use the internet kiosks to follow your fantasy baseball squad and to see whether the Flyers signed Lindros
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college55
Villanova University, Villanova, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
My advice: fail the placement test on purpose and get put into level III (ie movie class)
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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
Plow as much as you can and school becomes much more enjoyable
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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
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college55
Villanova University, Villanova, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
That Kronenberg is the best beer in the world
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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
2
Costs
3
Activities
3
Campus life
2
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
If the Phillippe is still a student/worker (and this is likely to be the case for the next 35-40 years) I would highly recommend this program.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
2
Met people from other countries
2
Became more independent
2
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Booze and party girls. I miss La Pub Americaine.
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college55
Villanova University, Villanova, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Honestly, if your signing up for this program for the classes you should be shot. Go here to drink beer, see the sites, and look at girls from around the world. Aces.
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college55
Villanova University, Villanova, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Proximity to party girls and convenience
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Dorm rooms where fine, clean, interesting showers with push buttons. Security guards didn't take to coming home bleeding too well but overall a nice place to be. Highly recommended.
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college55
Villanova University, Villanova, 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, Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Le pub Americaine is the best bar in the world and our gay waiters gave us many free giraffes. L'atmosphere is a very COLLEGE place to booze. Moss? Does anything beat a late night le cheese from the bizzaro cheesesteak place?
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