How to Solve the Problems While Study Abroad in France

1. Communication:

The biggest challenge any international student faces while study in France is the language barrier. After landing in France, the most prominent struggle you will come across is the difficulty in understanding the accent. While students are in ardent need of setting up their accommodation and other required and essential amenities, this challenge could be the most difficult one at the initial phase. Getting into a transformed life from school to college in a new country like France, the communication is the biggest disadvantage.

But as we know every problem has got its own solution, this challenge also needs to be overcome and it does gradually with time. You must take the initiative to open up to people coming out of the initial hesitation and shyness. Remember that change is the only constant in life and to welcome any change, we must come out of the obstacles we face. You might seek help from the French consulate in your home country in advance to know about certain details. Else you might contact the helpdesk of your institution.

Going with the same line, many complained about the limited number of courses offered in English, French being the medium of communication in most of the programs predominantly. You must do your research going through the minute details in your desired institutes for the courses they offer to avoid this difficulty. Try to keep multiple choices to avoid further complication in admission.

2. Cultural Difference:

Another significant challenge for any international student is to adapt with the cultural differences of France and his or her home country. The people, the ambience, the atmosphere, the food and of course the way things do get done show a lot of differences from the way you were used to see things in your native land. This initial difference might shock you and make you feel a little anxious for further continuation but again change is adaptation to changing surroundings and it is the basic of survival. Find out more here: What to expect when you Study in France?

If you have decided to study in France, you must make a strong mind to get used to the changing environment. The people in France do possess a generous and welcoming attitude. With patience and wisdom you must quickly gel into the novel side of the French culture to give it a fresh start and focus on studies.

3. Expenditures:

While deciding upon to study abroad in France, you might not have the clear picture for how to handle the finances all by yourself in a foreign country like France where the usual life in France does not come with an inexpensive price tag, rather it is considered to be expensive on a student budget. Paying the semester fees for Universities in France and maintain a social budget is difficult in France, especially in few cities like Paris, Lyon, Nice, Toulouse etc. to name a few. But this is not impossible. All you need to do is to balance your funding and your social activities. Find everything about fees and expenses in France, here: Fees and Affordability in France

French government gives you the permission to work while you study. You must explore all the possibilities that can help you earn few extra bucks without you having compromised on your academic and social life in France. You must start searching for this well in advance of assumed admission in your desired institute. You might consider asking for help and advice from the local French embassy or the Campus France.

4. Homesickness:

coming out of the known atmosphere of home to settle into a new country with a new culture, this is very common challenge you are going to face. Again, to overcome this, you must start exploring the environment, the people and the culture. Make new friends. Group study and go for occasional dining and other casual hang outs for coming out of this homesickness and balancing your life.

Good luck..!!

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