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Elizabeth M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The euro was much stronger than the dollar, and France is more expensive in general.
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Food, Telephone, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Go to the CAF. The French government subsides housing costs.
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Elizabeth M
Academic
Course recommendations
If you are going to Pau, do not go with an organized group. They are over organized and much more expensive than doing it on your own.
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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
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Elizabeth M
Overall
I wish I had known...
Pau is a nice city, even though there are palm trees it still gets VERY cold.
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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
Personal recommendation
I would recommend Pau for the price, but if you are thinking about culture- go to Paris.
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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
Take advantage of the mountains. Hiking in the summer, skiing is great in the winter.
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Elizabeth M
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
I went to Pau to increase my knowledge of French.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
The university is not downtown, I was able to find a room in a house off campus closer to the center of town and night-life.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Lots of bars on the boulevard. Its great if you are looking to meet other expats. There are other places in other parts of town that are better for interacting with locals.
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