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RoseOlthof
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had to learn French, because the French are usually not proficient in English whatsoever. This was a great learning experiment, I couldn't just switch to English when I pleased.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Life in Aix is just more expensive. The products in the supermarket is more expensive. Also the fact that it's a special experience and you want to make the most of it leads to spending more money than usual.
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Nightlife, Food, Housing, Overall, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
If I had known how much I would spend on phone calls, I would never have brought my mobile!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Don't choose the university for the university, but for the people around it! Every exchange student looking for a smashing experience goes to Aix.
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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
Start well in advance, because it's a lot of hassle to arrange everything. In France, it will also take long to arrange green card, bank account and such. Just keep your patience and go with the flow.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Philosophie economique was very interesting, great teacher too! The mathematical courses were a bit too easy according to Dutch standards.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
The students living on campus were constantly monitored by supervisors. Visitors were not allowed.
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Personal comments
It was strict but clean, tiny but comfortable. The location was great too. When your standards are not too high it's perfectly doable, although next time I would choose to live in town.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Red Clover was our usual hang out spot, but also Bugsy was fun. After closing time, everybody would go to Bistro Aixoise, where the girls can dance on the bar. Nightlife in Aix is amazing, alive and sparkling!
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