Mobility specification

Country:France

Institution:Sciences Po Bordeaux

City:Bordeaux

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Social Studies / Department of Political Science

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?it's alright

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Either I was lucky with the courses, or in my experience there are fewer continuous assignments than we have at MUNI. The teaching itself varies from course to course depending on whether it is a course purely for international students (capacity of 30-40 students) or if it is a course for all (capacity of around 150 students). Courses for international students were more intimate and more discussion-oriented. However, it was not much different from the difference between compulsory and elective courses at MUNI.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?There is a separate Erasmus club (Erasmix) at SciPo, which together with the university participated in the integration week (which is compulsory, you get 2 credits for it and it helps a lot in getting oriented in a new city) and organized an event about once every two weeks during the semester. Furthermore, for everyone (including beer drinkers) I recommend the faculty wine association, where you sign up for 19 euros per month and have the option of usually 2 tastings per week and one visit to the "Chateau" - you will learn a lot of interesting things about wine and maybe, like me, you will get a taste for red wine :) and finally, for athletes, it is possible to join the sports association for 30 euros per semester and choose any sport you would like to participate in.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:15000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?I didn't have any unexpected expenses.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Going to the school canteen, where the food is really good and you can get enough for the whole day (the menu includes starter+main course+fruit for 3,30 euro).

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?almost without problems

How does public transport work in the city?neutral

And what about transport outside the city?I've seen better

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Urban transport - TBM app, train transport around the region - SNCF app, some places where there is no train (e.g. beach destinations) - Cars33 app.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?mostly fine

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Rugby match, Musee d'Aquitaine - like all city-run museums, it's free on the first Sunday of the month, La cite du Vin - a wine museum that helps you understand the importance of wine to the region at the start.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?St. Emilion - a wine village 30 minutes from Bordeaux, Arcachon + Dune du Pilat - a historic town on the bay and a short distance from the largest sand dune in Europe, Toulouse - the nearest big city.

Share your best experience:First surfing ever in Lacanau - a great place on the Atlantic for a weekend trip.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Bus

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Umbrella, I had no idea that the weather in the south of France could be so unpredictable and rainy (mostly short but intense showers).

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?Stepping out of your comfort zone and having a great experience.