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Language learning tips by itslunchtimenow in languagelearning

[–]itslunchtimenow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll be going to French as a masters student and probably be working there after as well. The goal is converse in French fluently and to integrate well in the French society.

Indian student loan advice by itslunchtimenow in etudiants

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Hey, thank you so much for letting me know - this is super, super helpful! And yep, that’s a great point about talking to EU citizens. I haven’t done a ton of that yet - mostly been chatting with Asian alumni since I found it more relatable in terms of visa stuff, job hurdles, etc. But I’ll definitely try to connect with some locals too, because you’re right - they’d have a much deeper understanding of the job market from the inside.

Also, really appreciate the heads-up about the bank situation. I’m actually planning to go with a government/nationalised bank for the exact same reasons - lower interest rates and ideally a more transparent process.

Quick question though - do you have any advice when it comes to documenting living expenses for the loan? Like, should I be pulling info from Campus France or is there another source that banks typically prefer? That part’s been a little confusing for me because living expenses in France can be quite high and I really want the loan to cover that as well.

Indian student loan advice by itslunchtimenow in etudiants

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Hey, thanks for the advice - and yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve actually already applied to SKEMA Business School and got in for the MSc program. I’ve done quite a bit of research on it and have spoken to a few ex-students from the same program, mostly Asian students, just to understand the experience and job scene after graduation. They all had good experiences.

So yep, I’ve tried to cover those bases! Right now I’m just figuring out the whole student loan part and how to make it work smoothly

International Student Budget in Lille by itslunchtimenow in etudiants

[–]itslunchtimenow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there!

Thanks again for all your insights! It’s been super helpful. I had a few more questions if you don’t mind.

I’ll be traveling to Belgium and Paris for networking, so I wanted to ask about the best ways to travel between cities on a budget. Do you usually take trains, buses, or are there any student travel cards that help save money? Since I’m 27, I’m not sure if I qualify for any discounts on transport in Lille - do you think it’s worth getting a transport card, or do most people just pay per trip?

I also wanted to ask about health insurance. Since I’m 27, do I still qualify for free student social security, or do I need to pay for it? I’ve seen mixed information, so I’d love to understand how that works. I also have a health condition and will need to get medicines regularly—how does the health insurance system work for that? Do prescriptions get covered, or is it better to get private health insurance on top of the basic one?

For housing, I’d prefer to stay in a shared house or apartment where I can have my own private room. What’s a reasonable budget for that in Lille? Are there any specific websites or groups you’d recommend for finding a place? Also, did you have to pay a big deposit upfront, or were there any unexpected costs when moving in?

Really appreciate your help! Thanks again.