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Université de Lausanne (UNIL)

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4.35 / 5 based on 84 reviews
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wzbinden
Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
Political Science, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
There is no comment about the language as it was my native language. The only pity is that there could have been cheaper foreign language courses...they are a bit expensive.
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wzbinden
Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
Political Science, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because at home I used to live with my parents, that means no costs for accomodation, food, telephon, etc.
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Food, Telephone, Overall, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Travel:
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
The social insurance is really really expensive!
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wzbinden
Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
Political Science, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
The city is quiet and the life there is very calm. But so stressless!
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
Is a great place to stugy: good conditions, nice peolpe, etc.The only thing is that if you love going out and do "fiesta" you will be bored.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
2
Improved language skills
2
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
The good thing is trying to travel with the room mates. Another thing is to join the erasmus association which organize things for the foreign and native students.
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wzbinden
Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
Political Science, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
Very good availability of the teachers and course not too croudy, so good to ask for questions
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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
No the academis life is quite good, well organisated.
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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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wzbinden
Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
Political Science, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
to meet other students, know new persons
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
The housing was really well done: no problem to find, administrativ peolpe verx nice. the appartments were clean, new, functionnal.
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wzbinden
Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
Political Science, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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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
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Le Lezard, le MAd, le D! club
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