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Université de Poitiers

165 reviews
4.08 / 5 based on 165 reviews
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anonymous
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
Telecommunications, Graduate, Erasmus
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: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I had the problem I went around with spanish people, so we were speaking spanish everyday...but my teacher always spoke in french. I must say I haven't practised since then, and that I have forgotten a bit...
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anonymous
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
Telecommunications, Graduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
In general the country is much more expensive...and of course I WANTED TO DO THINGS...AND SEE THINGS..!!
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Yes I had a bit of help from the french government...not much about 400FF a month
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anonymous
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
Telecommunications, Graduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
None
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
None
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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anonymous
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
Telecommunications, Graduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
1
Costs
1
Activities
4
Campus life
4
Party / people
1
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
Just take it as it is...the best experience of your life..!!!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Again...JUST DO IT!!!
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anonymous
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
Telecommunications, Graduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
"Hard Rock Cafe"...We went icing (I dont remember the name)...and of course Futuroscope
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anonymous
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
Telecommunications, Graduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: Student's Residence
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Exactly at the same place...!!!
Why?
It was the best experience of my life...I made great friends which I still keep...
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
OK for the price...the only thing was we had public toilettes...!!!
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