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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
You have to make the effort to speak the language as it is v easy to speak your own language with the amount of Erasmus students there.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The accommodation is extremely cheap, about £75 a month, which is equal to a weeks rent in England! Phone is quite expensive over there but i recommend buying a french sim card rather than using an English one.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Housing, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Buy a french sim card, with certain ones, such as Itineris (orange) you get a lot of free texts!)
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Overall
I wish I had known...
That the weather in Pau isnt usually too hot until June, after i had left!!!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It was a nice university but there isnt much to do in the town, unless you are considering travelling, which we found best and more interesting!
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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
Everything is on campus, taxis are very rare, make sure you take medical insurance as you have to pay for everything!!!
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Academic
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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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
there are only about two main bars where most students go, on the boulevard, the Gallway, and furthe in town, the Garage. The Garage is slightly larger and more room to sit.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Most Erasmus students appeared to choose apartments, and if i had been there for the whole yr, i would have too. They were relatively cheap, you can claim money back and, in my opinion, safer.
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Personal comments
Acc. was cheap and in good location, but the amount of noise at night wasnt controlled and there was only limited lighting around the area at night.
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