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Anna B
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The main disadvantages of the campus life was high costs and no kitchens, so i could not cook although i really like to. But still, i would close my eyes on it in case of a return because renting an apartment in Paris could be even more expensive, the way from Paris to the school would get 40-60 mins without a car. And living in campus gives you lots of opportunities: quick integration and adaptation, lots of new friends, support, doing sport etc.
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Personal comments
Well, the housing was really clean, and light, a bit small either. But i like how the space was organized: long desk for studying, wardrobes, some shelves from Ikea, a draw under the bed, a common door for the room and a bathroom. Yeah, by the way, i was luck cause i had private bath room and toilet, as most of the students had to share there bath between 2 people, and had common toilet - 1 in each floor.
As i told, i did not like there were no kitchens, and the food in the canteen was not the best, actually =)) We had to eat something typical for French - like "bloody beefs" etc )) haha.
And there were many opportunities for doing sport: volleyball, tennis, jogging etc. What is very important for me either. I think it is good the campus is located out of the city, as the weather is much warmer than in St.Petersburg, and living in the city would be too stuffy.
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Anna B
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The main disadvantages of the campus life was high costs and no kitchens, so i could not cook although i really like to. But still, i would close my eyes on it in case of a return because renting an apartment in Paris could be even more expensive, the way from Paris to the school would get 40-60 mins without a car. And living in campus gives you lots of opportunities: quick integration and adaptation, lots of new friends, support, doing sport etc.
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Personal comments
Well, the housing was really clean, and light, a bit small either. But i like how the space was organized: long desk for studying, wardrobes, some shelves from Ikea, a draw under the bed, a common door for the room and a bathroom. Yeah, by the way, i was luck cause i had private bath room and toilet, as most of the students had to share there bath between 2 people, and had common toilet - 1 in each floor.
As i told, i did not like there were no kitchens, and the food in the canteen was not the best, actually =)) We had to eat something typical for French - like "bloody beefs" etc )) haha.
And there were many opportunities for doing sport: volleyball, tennis, jogging etc. What is very important for me either. I think it is good the campus is located out of the city, as the weather is much warmer than in St.Petersburg, and living in the city would be too stuffy.
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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because the school is totally outside of Paris, next to a really small village, so there isn't another choice if you don't want to drive 1 hour to the school each morning.
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Personal comments
- As the accomodition was on the campus, it never took me more than 5 minutes to arrive to the class.
- I really missed a common area to meet other students, to watch television, etc... and also a kitchen! Or at least a fridge.
- And I also missed a shop for foods or drinks on the campus
- But a good thing: there was a cleaning lady to clean regularly every room!
- The room was quite expensive for me (2250 FF/month), being a Hungarian, so as a result of long discussions with the residence and the financial service, I managed to share a room with an other friend. So it's possible, but be tough! In France, nothing is simple...
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“Good opportunities at HEC Paris”
Rébecca L
France, Undergraduate
Business Studies, 2023
Overall
There are qualitative courses and a rich students life, you have much time to engage in student unions. There are many opportunities: meet professionals, attend conferences on various topics, study abroad, have a double dregree...
However the campus is actually quite far away from Paris.
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Pros
Lots of different opportunities
Cons
Far away from Paris

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anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
I knew it, but you should also know that it's not Paris at all! It's 30 kms from Paris, which can be 1,5 hour without a car. So if you can, bring your car!
And it's always raining!!! Brrrrrg.... :-( So don't forget your umbrella!
But the campus is really nice and huge with a lake and so many sporting facilities. And it's fun!
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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
Take the International Management major!
Bring your computer and car, if possible!
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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 miss the Thursday parties!
- To get to Paris, the easiest way without a car is to hitch-hike at the entrance of the campus.
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mariacrespo
Overall
I wish I had known...
If you can, bring your car with you
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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 is good university to study, the campus live is great, and the university has a great reputation in France
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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
We traveled a lot, as France is in the middle of Europe. It was great to visit Chateaux de la Loire, Luxemburg, Netherlands.
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