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MickS
Université de Technologie de Compiègne, Amiens, France
Computer Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: 4 bdr house on campus (Columbia Lake Townhouse)
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: the same as the first time
Why?
I would choose the same place 'cause it's fun!!!
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Definitely the best place to be on the campus
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MickS
Université de Technologie de Compiègne, Amiens, France
Computer Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
The Bomber for those who like to be in the crowd. The Fox and Pheasant on University PLaza, many many places...
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MickS
Université de Technologie de Compiègne, Amiens, France
Computer Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
I did not have much choice. All the local students were already registered for the courses. So I just had to pick the ones with free place
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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
Let the choice to study whatever we want. Leave some free place for foreign students.
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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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MickS
Université de Technologie de Compiègne, Amiens, France
Computer Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
Be prepared to choose between studying and having fun
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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
3
Culture
3
Costs
1
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
See if you can pick the courses you like
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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
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
YOU WILL LOVE IT
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MickS
Université de Technologie de Compiègne, Amiens, France
Computer Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
I was there only once !
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Second-hand bedding
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Open an accout at the CIBC on the campus and transfer money through withdrawals
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MickS
Université de Technologie de Compiègne, Amiens, France
Computer Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
You have to speak english so you do...
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