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4.13 / 5 based on 113 reviews
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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
It can be a struggle throwing tenses and sentences together, but after much practice things fit into place a lot easier.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Everything is organised independantly, you have to choose your modules carefully and seek advice if necessary.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
French administration is slow and poor, if you want support or information you have to be confident and demanding.
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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
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Small products such as shampoo could be extremely expensive, the rent was very cheap and finding student nights or happy hour is the best bet for nightlife.
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Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
BNP Paribas was not a good bank to open an account with, it was tough to find cheap and appropriate cooking utensils / bedding (try TATI - a low price shop next to St. Sebastien shopping centre).
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Overall
I wish I had known...
To bring baked beans with you because they don't exist here.
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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
Great university, just needs to improve on it's organisation and administration. A bit more direction for international students on their arrival.
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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
Book train/flight tickets in advanced. Reliable train services to/from in/out of Paris. Some people flew to Frankfurt-Hahn, Luxembourg, Nancy-Metz and Paris Charles de Gaulle. Sundays in France are like ghost towns, don't arrive on a weekend - make sure you've got backup situations.
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Housing
Type of housing: University Residence
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More freedom at night and more living space!
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Personal comments
Well kept and pleasant, minor problems such as internet access and opening hours of kitchens/showers.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Hemingway Cafe was used for ERASMUS students. Best nights were spent at Les Artistes / Cafe des Anges / L'Envers
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