A Survival Guide To Study Abroad in France
How it all began
The same problems again & again
International students arriving to Caen face a series of identical challenges, but without a guide organizing the most important steps they should take, each student tackles these problems uniquely. This guide aims to centralize information about the most common hurdles foreign students face.
My journey
I came to Caen as a student in January of 2022, and adjusting to life here (especially the bureaucracy) has been a long and winding road! I've jumped through many hoops, changed living arrangements a few times, changed jobs, and completed one degree and several certifications. In all that time, there are a few things I wish I'd known sooner! This guide is, thus, an summary of those bits and pieces. If you have any questions, get in touch! I'd be glad to help out.
Disclaimers
It's all my opinion
It's on purpose that this is written with an editorial voice. That's to say: these are my opinions!
The options I list aren't exhaustive, just the ones I've had good experiences with. Ultimately, use your judgement. If you'd like something that's more a list of things to do, maybe check out this brochure from Campus France.
This guide is in English
Considering it's likely the people who struggle with speaking French that will have the most trouble navigating French life (like me when I arrived), this guide is written in English and I've tried to ensure that links to French websites automatically lead to English translated version.
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🏡 Housing
