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Peter K
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The to pick up the language is to meet local people. Risking embarassing yourself at first pays off in the end
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food is less expensive in shops and restaurants, Telephoning home from abroad is expensive, drinks are more expensive,and trains are cheaper.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Travel, Food, Housing, Overall:
was less expensive than 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
More interaction between students and teachers
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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...
Just that the administration would be such a drag
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
To make the addministration more fluid and less unwelcoming
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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
Get involved in an activity out of university like a sport or a theatre group. It expands your language and your knowledge of the people if you spend some time away from the students.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Buckmulligans - irish bar with certain french flair.
Café de theatre is always fairly buzzing and it is cheaper than the other bars.
Friday night at the Casanova - a cuban bar with a great deal of freindly style
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Housing
Type of housing: Studio flat
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
The accomodation and the university are too far from the centre of town. For convienience it is better to live in the centre of the town
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