The best culturalistic city in france to be a foreign exchange student for a summer?
I can pick a place in france that i would like to live at with a host family for a summer. What are the most cultured cities in france? A city with the most french culture seen i mean. Also, What do french people think of americans? Ive heard that they arnt fond of us :s what do you know about that?
Other - France - 2 Answers
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PARIS!!!! It's the cultural center of the world! Be prepared to pay top dollar and live the general "city life", which definitely includes "joie de vivre"!!!
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I really like Strasburg which has its specific culture. I don't know Nantes but should be a very good place as well Montpellier where I use to spend holydays when I was young. good wheather, it s in the south. If you are not afraid to go to a "small" city, I recommend you Saint-Malo (according to a survey, it is the place the most appreciated by foreign tourists). "The corsair's city"; have a look on Internet. Entire Brittany is good indeed We french don't like people of Paris !! pretentious, hypocritical, disdainful for to many of them U will meet the most friendly people in North (Lille area) or in Lorraine (Nancy area)
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Sunday, July 31, 2011
Spanish foreign exchange student in Argentina French Foreign exchange student in France what should I choose?
Spanish foreign exchange student in Argentina French Foreign exchange student in France what should I choose?
Please help me choose whether I should take spanish or French because next year I'm trying to be a foreign exchange student during the summer with AFS.
Languages - 3 Answers
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Both are great countries but I'll chose France, but it is up to you.....which language is more beneficial to you? I already speak Spanish so I'll go for French lol
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Choose the language, the countries, the culture you're attracted to. Because even if you have a thousand reasons to learn some language and not the other, if you're not motivated you will never be able to speak it correctly and it will be useless. So if you feel like going to Argentina next summer, go for Spanish, and if you feel like going to France, go for French. Whatever you choose, just remember that you have to be good at it and you're the only one who can tell what language you like the most.
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I think Spanish is more useful. It's spoken in more countries than French.
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Please help me choose whether I should take spanish or French because next year I'm trying to be a foreign exchange student during the summer with AFS.
Languages - 3 Answers
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Both are great countries but I'll chose France, but it is up to you.....which language is more beneficial to you? I already speak Spanish so I'll go for French lol
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Choose the language, the countries, the culture you're attracted to. Because even if you have a thousand reasons to learn some language and not the other, if you're not motivated you will never be able to speak it correctly and it will be useless. So if you feel like going to Argentina next summer, go for Spanish, and if you feel like going to France, go for French. Whatever you choose, just remember that you have to be good at it and you're the only one who can tell what language you like the most.
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I think Spanish is more useful. It's spoken in more countries than French.
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Has any American student Studied abroad in France?
Has any American student Studied abroad in France?
How was your experience? How did adapt and enjoy the culture? Would you suggest others to study abroad in France?
Studying Abroad - 5 Answers
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I'm sure some have
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my professors son lives in france and he's 14. i dont know ask him.
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i went and dropped out. my mom wouldn't fly me home. i'm still here. this sucks.
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Frenchies love it if u try to at least give a shot at speaking french, they hate it when u speak english to them, they are kinda snobby
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I'm English and I've studied in America and in France. My experience was completely different in the two countries. In the US education is very expensive, but this is offset by excellent professors who take an interest in their students, nice campuses and fantastic libraries. In France the tuition is free, so it's a lot easier for students to come to university. I suspect that in some (by no means all) cases, students just do this to put off getting a job, not because of any real love of learning. Class sizes are much larger and professors give out information. There isn't a sense of dialogue between professor and student like there is in the US. It's not acceptable to challenge what the teacher says. Courses are assessed by essays and exams. You have to write essays to a strict formula. You are not expected to think for yourself so much as to learn the material that is given to you. You will also find that class sizes may be much larger than you're used to. So that's French university. I have also taken private language courses in France. This was a completely different experience. It is very expensive but class sizes are small and they use the latest methods of language teaching. You meet students from all over the world in your class, but not any actual French people. French culture is not like American culture. You have to follow their standards of politeness - "rules" are different to in the US and you have to learn theirs or they will think you are very impolite. There is a lot of bureaucracy. Once you get through it, they are actually very nice. Towns are very beautiful - often built on rivers with lots of old buildings and historic chateaux to visit. You should be prepared for French opening hours - many businesses are closed on Sundays and Monday mornings because they believe that is family time and everyone should have it off. There are a lot of cafes and restaurants - good food is an important part of the culture and as such it is readily available. I would recommend studying in Paris. All of my friends that have studied there (both American and British) had an amazing time and it comes highly recommended.
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How was your experience? How did adapt and enjoy the culture? Would you suggest others to study abroad in France?
Studying Abroad - 5 Answers
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I'm sure some have
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my professors son lives in france and he's 14. i dont know ask him.
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i went and dropped out. my mom wouldn't fly me home. i'm still here. this sucks.
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Frenchies love it if u try to at least give a shot at speaking french, they hate it when u speak english to them, they are kinda snobby
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I'm English and I've studied in America and in France. My experience was completely different in the two countries. In the US education is very expensive, but this is offset by excellent professors who take an interest in their students, nice campuses and fantastic libraries. In France the tuition is free, so it's a lot easier for students to come to university. I suspect that in some (by no means all) cases, students just do this to put off getting a job, not because of any real love of learning. Class sizes are much larger and professors give out information. There isn't a sense of dialogue between professor and student like there is in the US. It's not acceptable to challenge what the teacher says. Courses are assessed by essays and exams. You have to write essays to a strict formula. You are not expected to think for yourself so much as to learn the material that is given to you. You will also find that class sizes may be much larger than you're used to. So that's French university. I have also taken private language courses in France. This was a completely different experience. It is very expensive but class sizes are small and they use the latest methods of language teaching. You meet students from all over the world in your class, but not any actual French people. French culture is not like American culture. You have to follow their standards of politeness - "rules" are different to in the US and you have to learn theirs or they will think you are very impolite. There is a lot of bureaucracy. Once you get through it, they are actually very nice. Towns are very beautiful - often built on rivers with lots of old buildings and historic chateaux to visit. You should be prepared for French opening hours - many businesses are closed on Sundays and Monday mornings because they believe that is family time and everyone should have it off. There are a lot of cafes and restaurants - good food is an important part of the culture and as such it is readily available. I would recommend studying in Paris. All of my friends that have studied there (both American and British) had an amazing time and it comes highly recommended.
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Going to France for a student exchange?
Going to France for a student exchange?
I'm going to France for 11 months during my junior year for a student exchange, and I'll be going to a French school, staying with a host family, etc. For people who have been to France, or done something like this before, what sort of attitudes will the people have? I will know some French because I'll have taken French 1 & 2 and a bunch of classes through the student exchange organization. I'm worried about things like not having anyone to sit with at lunch, not understanding a word the teacher's saying, etc.
Other - France - 2 Answers
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Most likely there will be other exchange students also. If you know french well enough you may even be able to catch on to it better, if you just find other students that are also exchanging, you will have something in common. Good luck on your trip, Bon Voyage
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Sitting next to ppl at lunch is very much like finding ppl to sit next to lunch in the US. Ppl will invite you. If you sit next to someone in class, don't be afraid to ask to see the notes of the other student (pick a native speaker of French). Read the textbook ahead of time (night before) so the teacher's lecture will be reasonably familiar to you. If you need to make copies of someone else's notes, be very respectful and return the notes right away (not the next day). You can save money on xeroxing if you buy a copy card (many self service copy shops sell these-- the cards are usually good only in that store/that franchise). Remember that French students study hard so put in the necessary time in the evenings and weekends. Before you go, see if you can get extra practice in French by taking Alliance Francaise classes (most major US cities have an AF). Be prepared for differences in culture-- don't get too frustrated, just solve problems as they come up. Be grateful that you are living with a host family and that you don't have to pay your own rent, utility bills and that you don't have to go grocery shopping on your own. Bon voyage!
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I'm going to France for 11 months during my junior year for a student exchange, and I'll be going to a French school, staying with a host family, etc. For people who have been to France, or done something like this before, what sort of attitudes will the people have? I will know some French because I'll have taken French 1 & 2 and a bunch of classes through the student exchange organization. I'm worried about things like not having anyone to sit with at lunch, not understanding a word the teacher's saying, etc.
Other - France - 2 Answers
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Most likely there will be other exchange students also. If you know french well enough you may even be able to catch on to it better, if you just find other students that are also exchanging, you will have something in common. Good luck on your trip, Bon Voyage
2 :
Sitting next to ppl at lunch is very much like finding ppl to sit next to lunch in the US. Ppl will invite you. If you sit next to someone in class, don't be afraid to ask to see the notes of the other student (pick a native speaker of French). Read the textbook ahead of time (night before) so the teacher's lecture will be reasonably familiar to you. If you need to make copies of someone else's notes, be very respectful and return the notes right away (not the next day). You can save money on xeroxing if you buy a copy card (many self service copy shops sell these-- the cards are usually good only in that store/that franchise). Remember that French students study hard so put in the necessary time in the evenings and weekends. Before you go, see if you can get extra practice in French by taking Alliance Francaise classes (most major US cities have an AF). Be prepared for differences in culture-- don't get too frustrated, just solve problems as they come up. Be grateful that you are living with a host family and that you don't have to pay your own rent, utility bills and that you don't have to go grocery shopping on your own. Bon voyage!
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where is it safe for an american student to live in Il de France?
where is it safe for an american student to live in Il de France?
i am becoming an exchange student in jan 1st from ny and i am in the process seaching student housing. so far, i got the point that paris is WAY to expensive to live and i really cant afford it once i arrive. so i am reseaching student housing along the il de france regions, do u know what region in il de france i should aviod living and where is it best for an exchange student to live?
Immigration - 1 Answers
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I think that depends on where you lived in america . If you lived in watts california then anywhere in france would be safe. dam man what part of newyork are you from that you have to be worried about a safe area in france . Sorry I couldn't be specific with an answer.
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i am becoming an exchange student in jan 1st from ny and i am in the process seaching student housing. so far, i got the point that paris is WAY to expensive to live and i really cant afford it once i arrive. so i am reseaching student housing along the il de france regions, do u know what region in il de france i should aviod living and where is it best for an exchange student to live?
Immigration - 1 Answers
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I think that depends on where you lived in america . If you lived in watts california then anywhere in france would be safe. dam man what part of newyork are you from that you have to be worried about a safe area in france . Sorry I couldn't be specific with an answer.
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