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4.22 / 5 based on 156 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I spent more money overall while studying abroad because I used the opportunity to travel, and also because Nice is an expensive city. Also, the exchange rate between the euro and the dollar make it even more difficult to be frugal.
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Overall, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
As a student, one has to be fairly self-motivated during the semester because grades are almost completely based on final exams.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
It's important to keep an open mind and to try to appreciate rather than judge cultures that are different than your own.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The University of Nice is not organized in the same way that American universities are. It can take some time and effort to resolve problems and work out administrative issues. It requires a lot of patience, but other than that, I enjoyed my experience in and out of class.
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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
Be prepared to spend a decent amount of money if you plan to travel. Relatively cheap flights and hostels are available, depending on where you plan to go, but you can't rely on them for every trip.
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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
Speaking the language was a bit difficult when I first arrived, especially in informal social situations. But I made a lot of progress throughout the year and my abilities to both understand and speak the language have greatly improved.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I really enjoyed living in an apartment while studying abroad as opposed to living on campus or with a family. I enjoyed the independence and was more immersed in the city and the culture than I would have been had I lived in campus housing.
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Personal comments
I was satisfied with the housing arrangements organized by my home university.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There are lots of great restaurants to choose from, especially in Vieux Nice. There's a little town called Villefranche not far from Nice that has sand beaches and is not to be missed. Also, the proximity to Italy makes it very easy to take day or weekend trips there.
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