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EMLYON Business School (EM LYON)

Ecole de Management de Lyon, 23, av. Guy de Collongue, 69134 Lyon, France
3.87 / 5 based on 276 reviews.
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EMLYON Business School, created in 1872, stands out among the few business schools worldwide awarded three international accreditations and was ranked N° 8 in the Financial Times Top 70 European Business Schools in December 2009.


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“Try to travel as much as possible - Lyon really is at the heart of Europe.” Read Review
neilhamilton, United Kingdom

EMLYON Business School review by Neil

Review by Neil, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Management Science, Erasmus
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? I have enjoyed the experience of living so near the university. It is also a great way to make friends in a strange land.
Personal comments:
Although not situated in the heart of Lyon, I can have no complaints regarding accommodation at EM Lyon.
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Ayers Rock Café, The Smoking Dog.
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ACADEMIC       3.5 / 5
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
The courses offered are very much dominated by Marketing electives.



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
As is the case with many English-speaking students around the world, I have become increasingly annoyed with local students wishing to practise their English on me. Nevertheless, my French has improved considerably.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
My social activities have increased as I explore a new country.
Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Drinking in bars, clubs etc was significantly more expensive than in Scotland.
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
For me the fun was probably in not knowing.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Definitely consider EM Lyon as a serious option - it is both academically and socially stimulating.



FINAL COMMENTS

Try to travel as much as possible - Lyon really is at the heart of Europe.
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