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That's a wrap! What I will and won't miss from my year abroad in France
Tuesday, 01 May 2012Hattie is a Leicester student who spent the first semester of her year abroad in Paris and now she's coming to the end of her second semester at university in Lyon. Here's what she will - and definitely won't - miss from her year abroad.Published in Home -
Accommodation in France: Understanding the CAF
Monday, 02 April 2012During my second year at university I attended several Year Abroad meetings and I was so carefree, sat in those lecture halls anxiously anticipating our great, foreign adventures. When I first heard about CAF, I was eager to obtain this generous amount of free money from the French government but by November of my first semester away, the process had become the bane of my life. The process is long, slow and frustrating but the financial benefits are definitely worth the month or so of tearing your hair out.Published in Accommodation -
Volunteering in Provence: APARE
Saturday, 14 January 2012Hilary volunteered with APARE, a European youth organisation based in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in the heart of the Mediterranean, in her summer holidays. Here she explains what's involved and the benefits of volunteering in the south of France on your year abroad.
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Extracurricular classes on your year abroad in France
Friday, 25 November 2011Taking out an extra course during your time in France will mean you can practice something you’re interested in, with the locals - what better way to have fun whilst you’re learning, we say. With so many free hours, it’s easy to stuff yourself silly with choucroute and slurp on fine wine: and although that’s an equally beneficial way to improve your language (as long as you’re oohing and aahing with the Frenchies), you can also get another insight into the culture, the people and their habits.
From cooking courses to clown workshops, find your ideal way to pass the time here:
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The Mole Diaries: Montpellier
Thursday, 28 July 2011Maria Tomlinson has just finished her year abroad. She's studying Greek and French at King's College, London, and opted for sun, the Mediterranean and studying abroad in Montpellier for her time away. Here's her account on the French city...Published in French-speaking
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Administration Initiation: coping with the CAF in France
Monday, 30 April 2012Hattie spent the first semester of her year abroad in Paris and she is now at university in Lyon. You can follow her blog: Parlez-vous français? and, in the meantime, here are her top tips for coping with administration in France - in particular the French CAF:Published in Home -
Everything you need to know for your year abroad in France
Wednesday, 18 January 2012Although preparing your year abroad back home may seem like a lot of faff, paperwork and what not, but the prospect of going to France and dealing with all of that, all over again and in - aaargh - French can leave you with a bit of a headache. Filling out forms, no speaking the bureaucratic lingo and no knowledge of protocol. This is where this article comes in: what to watch out for, how to get the most out of your money and what you can sign up to. Read on to find out more:
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Courses in Europe for Non-Linguists
Wednesday, 30 November 2011If you plan on taking a year abroad and are not studying languages as part of your degree, the prospect of flying off somewhere and getting stuck into a particular education system, as well as having all your classes taught in a foreign language, might be quite scary for quite a few of you. With many UK universities and European institutions offering courses taught in English, taking a year abroad as a non-linguist might not prove to be so scary after all! Here’s our list of the top universities, across Europe, offering a wide range of courses - from Engineering to Theology, to Law and Mathematics, you’re bound to find something to suit you!
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Culture Shock: France (technophobia, uniformity and sexual politics)
Tuesday, 23 August 2011Elen Roberts was living in Grenoble, France for her year abroad. Here, she gives an account of the culture shock she experienced, from working hours to going out...Read on to find out more:Published in Culture Shock -
Student accommodation in France
Friday, 01 July 2011Thinking about spending your time abroad in France? Don’t know where to start when it comes to accommodation? Check these websites out!
- If you’re studying, check out student halls with the CNOUS
- If you’re looking to rent independently, check out De particulier à particulier
- If you’re looking to share, check out Craig’s List, Appartager.com, with LeBonCoin.fr
- Don’t forget to look into home insurance, too, for your stay
- You could also benefit from financial help with the CAF so make sure you do your homework!
Published in Accommodation
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