Mobility specification

Country:France

Institution:Sorbonne Paris North University

City:Paris

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2022/2023

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Arts / Department of Romance Languages and Literatures - French

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

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?At this school I experienced a small return to high school, the schedule is more or less predetermined, but Erasmus students have more freedom to choose courses across the years. The level of digitalisation at this university was quite poor.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, the university organised an introductory information session and an induction week (which I did not attend).

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?I haven’t noticed

💸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?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Site Particulier à particulier (pap.fr)

Do you have any tips on how to save money?TooGoodToGo app, student discounts at cultural institutions, museums are free for all on the first Sunday of every month.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?neutral

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?RATP applications

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?Petit Palais, Louvre, le canal de Saint Martin, Le Marais, Grande Mosquée de Paris et le jardin de plantes, les galeries couvertes (arcades)

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Fontainbleau, Versailles

Share your best experience:Picnics in the parks, pole-dancing lessons at the Wild Pole Studio, independent walks through the streets and museums

💅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?neutral

🥳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?A multicultural tour to the land of strikes, O'Tacos and the city of plane trees.