87 reviews
4.03 / 5 based on 87 reviews
Useful |
0
mb0656
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Read more >
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Don't ever miss a trip to the citadel.
Read more >
Useful |
0
mb0656
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
An apartment would allow me more freedom to come and go as I please and I would be more likely to make it a "home;" adding to the experience of another culture.
Read more >
Personal comments
My dormitory was very convenient in that it was close to school and town, but had its drawbacks including terrible laundry facilities and strangers showing up at my door late at night to "meet the American girl." It made me nervous that people that I had never seen before knew where I lived.
Read more >
Useful |
0
mb0656
Academic
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
Useful |
0
mb0656
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I understood my professors most of the time even at the beginning, but they spoke clearly and more slowly than everyone else. I was very intimidated by people outside of the classroom for awhile because they spoke so fast and and slurred words together. It took a lot of work and getting used to.
Read more >
Useful |
0
mb0656
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish that my French had been better
Read more >
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
Don't stress too much over tests- especially when there is only one or two; it just messes you up. Use the library and all of its resources.
Read more >
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
If someone gets frustrated and gives up on you because of the language barrier, keep trying.
Read more >
Useful |
0
mb0656
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
en
Español
Français