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4.08 / 5 based on 111 reviews
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Hayley P
Occidental College, Los Angeles, United States
History, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
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Hayley P
Occidental College, Los Angeles, United States
History, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
For nicer facilities and better location
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Personal comments
It was a typical dorm with small single rooms. I liked it because it was quiet and safe.
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Hayley P
Occidental College, Los Angeles, United States
History, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Housing, Nightlife, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Overall, Travel, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Hayley P
Occidental College, Los Angeles, United States
History, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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
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Hayley P
Occidental College, Los Angeles, United States
History, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
To not worry so much about knowing everything beforehand and to know that I would just figure things out as they came.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I enjoyed studying at the University of Rennes II. It doesn't have the most beautiful campus and the academic system can be frustrating in terms of finding classes, but overall it's a nice place to study.
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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
Travel as much as you can in Europe, but also don't forget to take advantage of all the beautiful places to visit in Brittany.
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Hayley P
Occidental College, Los Angeles, United States
History, 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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I became much more comfortable speaking French and I enjoyed taking classes in French and learning to communicate about everyday things.
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