Mobility specification

Country:France

Institution:University of Rennes I

City:Rennes

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Economics and Administration

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?Use of chalkboards. Presentations are popular here too, but there is more emphasis on the teacher explaining the material on the board.

In Macroeconomics it was even the only source of notes (no presentations), so one has to pay attention. The ideal is to write down everything important first, and then transcribe it into a more presentable form at home or in the library. The worksheets you will be doing are especially important.

The European Economics course used only presentations, sometimes the professor explained on the board. The presentations alone were enough to learn.

Industrial Organization (a wonderful but difficult subject) had presentations, but the teacher wrote some calculations on the board for explanation. The homework was the main focus, and he drew from it for the tests.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?The University has a proactive approach towards ERASMUS+ students. For example, we had an orientation week. Otherwise, Rennes has a very lively nightlife and all kinds of clubs. Activities were also available in the dorms themselves. It is a great advantage to know French, but it is not strictly necessary.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories

💸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 realize that you don't get much of anything in the dorms except a blanket, so I had to buy the absolute most amenities for my humble abode. I know the girls weren't surprised and took most of it with them from home.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?For me then, lunch and dinner were €3.30, but now everything is on the €1 tariff. It is extremely worthwhile to eat in the dining rooms and I highly recommend it. The food is not bad.

If you're going to be traveling around by train a lot, consider buying a pass through SNCF. Blablacar is also a cool option, specifically to get a ride with people. At least you get to chat.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?not at all

How does public transport work in the city?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?- For public transport, it is best to use the official STAR app : bus, métro à Rennes
- SNCF Connect for trains
- BlaBlaCar for co-driving

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?The whole centre is worth it. I really like the architecture.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Take advantage of the fact that you're there and go look around. Saint-Malo, Dinan, Bruz, Fougères, etc. It's all great. Of course Mont-Saint-Michel is a must, but there are always tons of tourists.

Share your best experience:The best was the Czech community on campus. We saw each other regularly and it made me feel not lonely.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Train

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Pots :D There are no pots in the dorms, so you have to have your own equipment if you want to cook. But everything can be bought there.

🥳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?I've had cockroaches in my room, fought an aggressive homeless man, and had to solve a billion other problems. And I'd still give it a 10/10 and happily relive the whole thing.