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Emma A
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment, then with family.
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
The overall experience of living with a Swiss family enabled me to learn a great deal about the Swiss way of life. I also had the opportunity to speak French at home as well as at University, as the family could not speak English.
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Personal comments
Accommodation provided by the University was not acceptable, as the building was very dark and run down, and I was worried about my personal safety. My first room was too expensive at 850 CHF per month, without the cost of meals or a kitchen to cook my own meals in! However I have thoroughly enjoyed living with the Swiss family.
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Laurine D
Belgium, Graduate
Law, International, 2017
OverallCe qui m'a le plus marqué lors de mes études fut l'accessibilité des professeurs en cas de questions.
Les cours étaient toujours pertinents, et de qualités, les professeurs ouverts et agréables.
J'ai également aimé l'environnement du campus avec ses moutons. C'est toujours agréable de voir des animaux quand on va étudier, ça relaxe.
La vue sur le lac Léman est juste magnifique.
J'ai apprécié étudier entourée de diverse nationalité. On en apprend beaucoup sur les autres cultures.
J'ai vraiment passé un chouette Master.
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Pros
L'enseignement et l'environnement
Cons
L'administration
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Laurine D
Belgium, Graduate
Law, International, 2017
Overall
Ce qui m'a le plus marqué lors de mes études fut l'accessibilité des professeurs en cas de questions.
Les cours étaient toujours pertinents, et de qualités, les professeurs ouverts et agréables.
J'ai également aimé l'environnement du campus avec ses moutons. C'est toujours agréable de voir des animaux quand on va étudier, ça relaxe.
La vue sur le lac Léman est juste magnifique.
J'ai apprécié étudier entourée de diverse nationalité. On en apprend beaucoup sur les autres cultures.
J'ai vraiment passé un chouette Master.
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Pros
L'enseignement et l'environnement
Cons
L'administration
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Karen D
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was frequently difficult to find situations where I could speak French since many people in Switzerland are already fluent in English and enjoy the opportunities to practise it with a native speaker. I found it quite off putting to be responded to in English when speaking French and actually found I spoke French most frequently with the many German-speakers who were also in Lausanne to learn French. (This may explain why I seemed to have picked up a German accent in my spoken French!)
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Koenigshausen
Overall
I wish I had known...
Most governemental things are very official, difficult, take a lot of time and money.
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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
A wonderful Location at the banks of Lake Geneva with a wide variety of subjects to chose in University. L. is the youngest town of CH because of the many students, male and female.
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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
In summer you need to explore the Lake Geneva region and the Tessin.
In winter go skiing in the alpes.
In emergency most people understand french, german and italien because these are the three languages of CH. English is more difficult to find (no joke!).
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cat1980
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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
One place definitely not to be missed is La Barbare near the cathedral, which serves the best hot chocolate anywhere!! The central refectory, known affectionately as 'la banane' is very tasty and healthy and very good value for money. In town, Manora's great for good and healthy food when you're on a budget and the Bleu Lézard and Les Brasseurs are good bars. The city's beautiful so the view from virtually anywhere's great and in Ouchy you've got both a lake and mountains to look at!!
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