33 reviews
3.57 / 5 based on 33 reviews
Useful |
0
valerie y
Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
if you're a foreign student studying in unilim, i suggest that you talk with your adviser back home if there is a need for you to take french language classes. they tell us here that it is required but it really depends on what subjects you're required to take. I don't suggest taking the extra french classes because it's pretty worthless and it does not really help in improving your french. the best way is still to mingle with the local students and that is by attending your regular courses. (if ever you're not in limoges to take delf) because in my case, it wasn't really clarified clearly what subjects we will be taking. it wes left up to us and that was a bit disorienting.
Read more >
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
valerie y
Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
Translation/Interpretation, 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 think that i have in some ways improved. oftentimes, i think that it is not so obvious but when i start speaking with other local or international students, i find that i am no longer stuttering when i speak and that i more or less comprehend what they are saying. it also helped that i always listen to the radio to practice my hearing and that i borrow pocketbooks to practice my comprehension and reading. i think when it comes down to it, if you really want to learn and understand a culture, you have to be hardworking and courageous enough to tackle obstacles.
Read more >
Useful |
0
valerie y
Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
i wish i had known more about limoges before i left. we were not really given much information about our course, our school or even about the town. we were given minimum information regarding rewuirements we needed to fulfill when we got here.
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
unilim is actually a good university. one just needs to get use to the french school system because it's very different especially if you were raised with an educatinoal system that is similar to the United States. Know what you want to study even before you leave for limoges (i guess the problem for us was that the website before wasn't updated yet so it was difficult).
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
just know what you want to study in limoges. get all the courses that you think are related to your course. the international office is helpful enough. don't feel pressured to take the french language courses even if they tell you it's required. you won't be able to meet local students, only international students. try to get a host family to adopt you because they can show you around limoges and make your stay better. meeting international students in limoges is easy because there are alot of them here. going to limoges by train is easy but if you have so many luggage, go for the plane. don't get taxis because they are expensive, just get a one month bus pass if you think its necessary. lastly, go to local events to feel french life and make use of the free services that are available for students here like discount cards for plays, movies or for buying books and even the public library card. i found the last one to be very helpful because they have loads of books you can borrow as well as videos, cds and dvds :)
Read more >
Useful |
0
valerie y
Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I spent more on telephone here because i would always be contacting my family back home. in terms of the housing, I have never really stayed in a dormitory before, i usually go home so that was another experience for me as well as an added cost because i have to pay for rent, etc. the travelling i think is more or less the same.
Read more >
Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Useful |
0
valerie y
Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because it's easier to have your own kitchen where you can cook. I got lucky because the kitchen in our floor is not crowded so I was able to cook all the time but I think it would have been easier to have my own place. Less of a hassle and I don' have to worry about making too much noise. Also, I would have been able to set up an internet access if I had my own place. At our dormitory, the access was an additional cost for us.
Read more >
Useful |
0
valerie y
Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
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
i guess one of the events that one shouldn't miss would be the francophinie week because they have free concerts, movies, plays and even a cirque. limoges is actually interesting if you know where to look for fun :) most of the time, i go to the mediatheque to check the new bulletins and flyers in regards to expos, fairs and others.
Read more >
en 
English
Español
Français