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Lina C
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
It was good, a lot thanks to ELSA-Rouen president at the time (Alexis Caille) who cared and helped the ERASMUS students out a lot.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because of the culture (things I like and buy are in high demand and thus are cheaper in my host country), and the location was superb for travelling.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Food, Nightlife, Housing, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
CAF-Caisse d'ALlocations Familiales, will contribute towards rent and all the hassle of getting it is worth it in the end!
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Academic
Course recommendations
Go with what you are interested in, that is the only way to do it.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More contact with lecturers.
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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...
That is really is important that yo bring all the papers that you are informed to bring...and then some! (i.e. several copies extra and contact the University beforehand to find out what is required.)
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is a rather small University and so it is easier to make friend and the sports and clubs are numerous and now (2001) they have a brand new law faculty!
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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
Always make sure to have several copies of all documents, make sure you travel a bit and experience as much as possible while abroad. Take the opportunity to do some networking. Try to make friends with the LOCALS and make an effort to speak the language!
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Emporium Gallorium, THE place for ERASMUS students, but also O'Callaghans is popular amongst ERASMUS students. Resto: Le Venise Normand has great normand food!! Le Bureau is one of few places open on sundays.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because that is where most of the friends you make will live and so your social life is a lot better.
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Personal comments
It was rather small but clean and proper. The area was not the safest either. One worried if one went out alone as it was so deserted during the evenings and weekends.
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