Mobility specification

Country:France

Institution:University of Picardie Jules Verne

City:Amiens

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Education / Department of French Language and Literature

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?neutral

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?All exams were in the form of a written "dissertation", I had no oral exams.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, there is a maison des langues that organizes events for foreigners, such as a movie night or an international diner.

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:20000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?On FB groups

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?How everything is more expensive in Euro, especially food :), I was also surprised how much beer cost.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Arrange for a bus pass upon arrival.

🗺 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?terrible

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?SNCF app on the train and Oise-mobilité on the bus

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Cathedral, the largest in France

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Tréport - cliffs and ocean, Lille, Rouen, Dunkerque, of course Paris, Compiegne and Napoleon Palace, all cities are about 1-2 hours from Amiens and accessible by train, so great.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane

Can you pay by card?everywhere

🥳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?It was challenging at times, but it was worth it, I would definitely do it again! The best friendships are the ones you make!