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Would it be possible to study French in Canada for my third year, as part o...
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Hi,If I've understood correctly, you're planning on studying Economics but just want to do a year of French as a year abroad? I'm not sure how this works logistically, since usually a certain level of...
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Nice, Marseille or Grenoble?
Assistantship
Hello James - great three cities to choose from! A few thoughts from my perspective:Marseille - PROS: beautiful city (especially the outskirts such as the Calanques), hot, popular with students, CONS:...
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Any Really cheap 1 or 2 month intensive french summer courses in France?
How do I go about finding out about living with a family?
Year Abroad
Hiya,This account of living with a host family during the year abroad might be helpful!The TYA Team
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Improving my confidence?
Shy
Hi there,We have a fantastic article on ThirdYearAbroad.com written from the perspective of an introvert on her year abroad - and she also happens to be a French and Italian speaker. There are some gr...
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How can I find a paid job/'stage' in Quebec or Montreal for my year abroad...
Canada
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Are there many jobs in academia for linguists?
French
I'd certainly recommend doing a Master's! And perhaps you'll be able to make a more informed decision at that point.I've not used it and so cannot recommend it (or not) but this site http://www.jobs.a...
Q
If I want to work in the foreign office, is one language enough?
French
Hi there,I don't think it's about how many languages you know; they look at your complete range of "competencies". I understand that having a foreign language is not a requirement for some FCO roles,...
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How many languages is too many?
Language Skills
Hi there anonymous person! Firstly, well done for wanting to take languages at university. I did it and am a happy person for it.From both personal and professional experience I would recommend studyi...
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