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3.95 / 5 based on 448 reviews

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Anas H
Overall
I wish I had known...
try to have a second hand car: the campus isn't in Paris, it's 30 km away
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Try to come between march and june
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
If you are not an EC Resident, prepare for hardships in the Prefecture (Residence Permit)
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madmax99
Languages
Language of instruction:
Was learning a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your ?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
As I've said before, speaking good French is necessary if you want to integrate with local students. Otherwise it won't be fun meeting them and you'll end up hanging out with exchange students (which can also be quite fun!)
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ercole m
Overall
I wish I had known...
yes, during the winter it rains everyday...
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
to catch all the opportunities that HEC can give you because they are very good!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
nothing special, there are not big differences between French and Italy
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David E
Overall
I wish I had known...
You need a car if you want to go to Paris by night.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's a very good university in terms of academic and social life experience
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Don't forget to bring your own car to the campus! Or rent one there.
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anonymous
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
on campus
famous soirée (jeudi); not much variety though
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mariamateo
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
French is easy to understand but hard to write and speak.
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