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3.95 / 5 based on 448 reviews
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hec h
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
There are so many disappointing things about this housing:
1) Lack of security: There was a girl that was attacked in her room by someone with a weapon. There is no means of security except for the door to your room. This is VERY disturbing because the bathrooms are in the hallway so you must exit your room in the middle of the night
2) Communal showers: must share a shower with the next room
3) communal bathrooms: 2 toilets for one HALLWAY meaning 12 people! Disgusting!
4) Residence Office: Responsiveness = Zero! except for when it comes to collecting money!
5) Cap on electrity: This is like living in the 80's. There is a cap on electricity in each room that you can not even boil water for tea nor use your hairdryer. Several complaints were made but as mentioned above, responsiveness is more than disappointing but appalling
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Malcolm M
Overall
I wish I had known...
Only regarding what stuff to bring.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Great, go if you have a chance.
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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
Be aware that althoug a very nice campus, it is far from Paris, so expect some commuting. And bring an umbrella...
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Florian G
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
An ERASMUS grant
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
cost of livelyhood in Paris. no comment.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
check validity of cards in advance of your stay.
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“Mixed feelings”
Maurice S
France, Graduate
Management Science, 2023
Overall
After my first year, I will leave HEC with mixed feelings for my gap year. On the one hand, it is a great campus, with great students and a great environment. On the other hand, the poor organization and relatively poor quality of some lecturers is a bit shocking.
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Pros
campus, students, quality of life
Cons
organisation, professors
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Peter T
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 one of the most "cultural" languages, a package solution: Take it or leave it.
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peralgarciai
Overall
I wish I had known...
The economy environment at the end of the MBA.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is a good university.
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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
Make sure you have all the money you need before study abroad.
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