Mobility specification

Country:France

Institution:Sciences Po Bordeaux

City:Bordeaux

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2023/2024

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Social Studies / Department of Political Science

Study level abroad:Master

🎓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?it's alright

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?We were taught by many more foreign ectors than I expected. I even got to meet a teacher from Masaryk University during my studies.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?It definitely is. In France, student societies are very well run, and there are many of them, and they have a wide variety of focuses. This makes it possible to collect both sporting and cultural experiences. But in Bordeaux there was a particularly renowned wine society where you have the opportunity to taste wines from all over Aquitaine.

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

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:25000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?There was no equipment in the dormitories except furniture. On the first day after my arrival, I had to go out and look for a duvet and a pillow. Food is also quite expensive in France.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?If you are interested in traveling, it's worth buying an SNCF train card at the start of your stay, which can sometimes cut train tickets by up to half.

🗺 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?Public transport in Bordeaux is solved by the application "TBM." For travelling around Aquitaine, the "Cars 33" app, and for longer journeys, "FlixBus" or "SNCF Connect."

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?It's Bordeaux, so definitely the Le Cité du Vin museum, which offers an amazing interactive excursion into the history of wine with a tasting at the end.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Paris.

Share your best experience:For me, it was social tastings and trips with classmates to the neighborhood. For example, to the Chateau de la Brede, just outside Bordeaux.

💅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?in most places

🥳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?An excellent opportunity and an experience that will change your life once and for all. Don't hesitate to go on an adventure! :D