Mobility specification

Country:France

Institution:Lille Catholic University

City:Lille

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Economics and Administration

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?yes

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?The semester is divided into two parts: extensive and intensive courses. During the first half of the semester, students take extensive courses, which conclude with exams at the end of that period. The second half is dedicated to intensive courses, which typically last one week and involve around four hours of class per day.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, they have a lot of students events and trips plans for the international students. Additionally, you have the option to slect in which campus do you want to study, can be Lille or Paris.

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:42500 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?www.livecolonies.com is a good option to find accommodation in Paris.

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?For accommodation, you have to pay house insurance and a guarantor service.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Find an accommodation as soon as possible after your Erasmus is confirmed, otherwise it will be more expensive. If you are under 26 all the museums are free.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?with gestures

How does public transport work in the city?runs like clockwork

And what about transport outside the city?neutral

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Navigo app is the best option, ensure to get the tickets for the zones you will use.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?neutral

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?There’s a lot to do in the city. Montmartre is definitely a beautiful neighborhood worth visiting, and Le Marais is full of bars, shops, and more it’s a great place to stroll around on the weekend.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Lille
Reims
Normandy
Lille
Amsterdam

Share your best experience:It was definitely a great experience. Paris is a very diverse city, and I had the chance to meet people from different cultures and improve my French. At the beginning of the semester, the student association organizes an event that brings together students from both the Paris and Lille campuses. They take you to a venue early in the day where there are games, activities, and food—it was a great opportunity to connect with others.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?yes

Where can it be arranged?I did it in Vienna.

What is needed?Basic papers, proving studying and accomodation.

How long does it take approximately?Really quick, in one week after the interview my visa was done.

How did you get to the place?Bus

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Umbrella, rains a lot.

🥳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 learned something new every day—it was incredible.