Saturday, August 28, 2010

I am a student moving to France in order to learn the language, what is the best city to move to and why?

I am a student moving to France in order to learn the language, what is the best city to move to and why?
I'm looking for a place in France (NOT Paris) that is rich in culture and beauty. Somewhere that is student friendly also. If you are French it would be great to hear some ideas/advice from you.
Languages - 8 Answers
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The Northern area, a university city like Strasbourg could be a positive experience. Don't go to the Marseille area: extremelhy corrupt and dangerous. ANYTHING could happen to you.
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Fréjus, you should definitely move there. I am from there and it is beautiful, it is in the south of the country so we do speak a little differently but it is the same. the city is very rich in culture and history and we have a lot of old roman dated architecture such as the aqueducts. and it is very student friendly, we have students from spain and catalonia living in the region. and it is not metropolitan like paris. and you get to hear the regional language "provençal". Marseille is not as dangerous as Paris
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Aix-en-Provence, that area is beautiful, that's why people from north come here when they are on vacation I live in Marseille and I'm still alive.
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Avoid anywhere south of the Loire, since French did not really arrive there in everyday use before the mid 19th century. The Walloon area of Belgium also has its own peculiarities which the foreigner might pefer not to be confused by. And of course Alsace is traditionally German speaking territory (though you must never mention this to a Frenchman!). But does it have to be in France? Geneva is probably the world's most pleasant French speakling city to live in, although you will need a Swiss-level income. Québec (if you favour a smallish city) or Montreal (if you want somewhere as big as Paris) will both offer (albeit reluctantly) English to fall back on. If it must be in France, I think I would favour Rouen.
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You can come to Toulouse. It is a city in southern France. It is the third university town in France between Mediterranean, the Pyrenees and the ocean. It is a beautiful city, very young and open, ideal for studies.
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I like Montpellier which is beautiful, and it has a language school for international students. I love Languedoc - Roussillon; it's near the Mediterranean, and Pézenas where Molière learnt to be a playwright. It's a wine producing area, and you could visit the medieval Abbaye de Valmagne which makes its own wine. The area has a fascinating history.
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Toulouse, Aix-en-Provence.
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Well I was going to recommend Paris but if you don't want to go there, Strasbourg and Lyon are both very lovely cities. DON'T go to Marseille or Grenoble, there's so much crime in both those places.

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Saturday, August 14, 2010

Can i obtain my student visa in france or should i make it before i go to france?

Can i obtain my student visa in france or should i make it before i go to france?
Am a student in dublin and i've fibnished my course here and want to go to france to do a master, how can i obtain a student visa? Am in possession of all the documents required.
Other - France - 1 Answers
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Until May 2009 is was possible for citizen of visa-waived countries to travel to France, get registered and apply for a residence permit at the French prefecture. SInce June 2009 France issues long-stay visa (type D) with a validity of up to one year through its Embassies and the need to get a residence permit only applies for a stay of longer than one year. You need to contact the French Embassy in Dublin whether you may apply for that visa from Ireland or whether you need to return home to make the application at the French Embassy in Port Louis. http://www.ambafrance.ie/article.php3?id_article=209 ..

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Saturday, August 7, 2010

What is the process of receiving a student visa to France?

What is the process of receiving a student visa to France?
I am an American student and want to be able to study for a year in France. It would be the last year of high school in France. I just need some guidance in the right direction.
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Requirements for the student visa application for a minor (below 18 years): http://www.consulfrance-washington.org/spip.php?article503 .. Requirements for an adult student application: http://www.consulfrance-washington.org/spip.php?article385#II-Studies-in-France-for-more-than .. Where to apply based on your state of residence: http://www.ambafrance-us.org/spip.php?rubrique=2 ..

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Sunday, August 1, 2010

Can I get into France without a student Visa?

Can I get into France without a student Visa?
Hello, I am a student going to France in the fall to study abroad. However I don't think I will be able to get my visa before I leave. I have a passport and have registered with CampusFrance but there just seems no way to get a visa before I leave. Can I go to France without one and get one there? Is there any thing I can do before I leave to get a visa? Any input is much appreciated.
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Phone with the French embassy about this. Some countries let you exchange tourist visa for student visa when in the country, some other countries will not allow you to do that and you need to get the right paperwork before coming.

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