Mobility specification

Country:France

Institution:Bordeaux Montaigne University

City:Bordeaux

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2021/2022

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

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Exchange students have different final exams, we only had to write essays.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, we had an orientation week + some recommendations for activities in town.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?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:17000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?The train to Paris was extremely expensive, about €100.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?You can ask the CAF (something like the French social services) for help with your rent, but the administrative process is very long.

🗺 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?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?SNCF French Railways has the following connections on its website.

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?River and bars near Place de la Victoire, Bassin de lumiere

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Arcachon

Share your best experience:Election night in Paris!

💅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
Train

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Find out the opening hours, the French don't work around the clock even where you would expect them to - e.g. at the airport or at the hostel reception.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Some high heels and a little black dress for special occasions like the theater.

🥳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?Full of work, but definitely worth it!