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3.97 / 5 based on 45 reviews

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aqueneud
UTC Compiègne, FRANCE, France
Engineering, Mechanical, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
because it's more expensive and because outgoing is the best way to practice the language
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Food, Housing, Overall, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
tips! what a stupid idea!
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aqueneud
UTC Compiègne, FRANCE, France
Engineering, Mechanical, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
being prepared to work hard!
Don't be shy and ask teachers
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
less similar math problems
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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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aqueneud
UTC Compiègne, FRANCE, France
Engineering, Mechanical, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
learn more idioms !
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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
enjoy and don't spend too much time for studying
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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
be prepared to the culture choc! do the first step to meet people, join organisation, groups, ...
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aqueneud
UTC Compiègne, FRANCE, France
Engineering, Mechanical, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I would have spoken more and have more time for it.
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aqueneud
UTC Compiègne, FRANCE, France
Engineering, Mechanical, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
bubble house
fresh groccer
museum of art
market place
Ray's dance club at "le champignon"
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aqueneud
UTC Compiègne, FRANCE, France
Engineering, Mechanical, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
because it's the best place to meet people and enjoy tons of activities.
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Personal comments
I would love living again on campus especially with people I already know because everything is at my disposal.
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