Mobility specification

Country:France

Institution:Sciences Po Rennes

City:Rennes

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2023/2024

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Social Studies / Department of Media Studies and Journalism

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?none

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?It wasn't as good as I would have expected. The Erasmus students were visibly not a priority for the shool.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Almost not at all. When they did, they were paid.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)
I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:14000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Leisure activities, Public transport.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Not going out that often :D

🗺 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?I've seen better

And what about transport outside the city?terrible

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Either online or in brick-and-mortar stores.

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?Historical centre, Saturday markets.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Mont St.Michelle

Share your best experience:A trip to Mont St. Michelle and later north to the sea. It was also interesting to celebrate Easter in a foreign country.

💅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
Bus

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Flixbus cancels connections the day before without alternative.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Sportswear, dish sponges, dishes in general.

🥳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 an extremely challenging experience, but thanks to Erasmus I have become very independent and I also appreciate the Czech Republic more.