Did you enjoy your semester in Dundee ?

“The best experience of my life”

 

Living abroad is not easy. We leave our family, friends, all our habits. We arrive in a new country with another language, culture and people.

The first days were complicated because I realised that I was alone and I was here for 4 months.

The first thing that I did was Facetime my family.

A few days after, it was better. I went to the university, I started to visit the country and I met my flatmates.

Now, when I’m thinking about this experience, I can say, “it’s the best experience of my life”. Why ?

Because I met people, I studied new courses; I saw another way of studying (which is better than in France). I discovered a new country and saw amazing places. I also did new sports like Kangoo Jump.

 

What did experience bring you ?

“Travel changes you”

I enjoyed my life in Scotland and I regret nothing.

I learned a lot of things during these 4 months, because I lived in a community so I had to be more clement and less strict.

Now, I know that we have one life and we have to enjoy it. It is important to discover other people and other country; it’s a way to be more open-minded.

 

“Travel often; getting lost will help you find yourself”

I will never forget all the places that I have seen, all the people that I met, all the moment that I shared here. Even when I was lost in the cities, I liked it. Because I had to search by myself, talk with people to have more information.

 

What did you enjoy the most ?

Maybe the best moments are:

-When my family came to Scotland :

During that week I had to speak English instead of my parents and translate for them. And that’s when I realised that my English was better because now I can have a conversation with someone. Even if I still make mistakes, my sentences are easily understandable.

-When I spent a weekend in Edinburgh:

It was the opportunity to see Scotland’s biggest city. To me, it’s also the most beautiful city.

-Stonehaven and Arbroath cliffs : it was amazing because I saw very beautiful landscapes

-All parties with my flatmates

 

How did you like the courses ?

To be honest, I liked all the courses. I liked the way of studying here. We have less courses than in France but it is an opportunity for us to focus on the most important points.

The best is “International Financial Accounting” because we studied the international accounting so it can be very useful in the future. The teacher was perfect because she spoke without an accent and not faster.

“Corporate Finance” and “Taxation” were less interesting but useful.

 

Would you recommend spending a semester in Dundee ?

Yeah, sure.

First, the city is very nice, there are a lot of students and there are so many things to do.

Moreover, the university is pretty good. The teachers are always here for us. If we need something they reply very fast! They are worried about our future, and they help students to be more confident for the exam and for the future.

And, Scotland is a very beautiful country. I saw a lot of fabulous landscapes: I will never forget this !