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ESCE

Ecole Supérieure du Commerce Extérieur, Pôle universitaire Léonard de Vinci, 92916 Paris La Défense Cedex, France
3.73 / 5 based on 126 reviews.
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Since 1968, ESCE has trained young bacheliers to work in the field of export both in France and abroad. Thanks to the experience of the working world acquired during numerous practical training sessions and through the development and realisation of various mémoires, the ESCE students rapidly integrate into the work environment.


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88% of students recommend
126 reviews
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3.6/5
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Excellent experience, both academic and personal. Read Review
aolivares, Spain

126 Overall reviews of ESCE

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by Ivan, Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen, Arnhem, Netherlands
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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Not really! Everything was well arranged by the host institution. Non EU students still need to pass through some time consumming administrative activities like applying for a residence permit etc.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
I loved it!



FINAL COMMENTS

I would recommend you to apply for the student residence offered by the University- it is very valuable for making contacts with the other international students and it's really close to the school. The metro and the RER are very fast and effective way to travel in Paris. If you like to travel a lot, apply for a carte jaune.
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by Herma, Ichthus Hogeschool, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Business Studies, University Agreement
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No, the only thing that's important is to be open-minded, before going into any situation. I believe that that's one of the succes factors
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
It was very professional, they hired very professional people as teachers. People who had most of the time much working experience in the fields they were teaching. So that was quit interesting. Furthermore, anyone can go there. You can make it yourself as hard or easy as possible. Erasmusstudents can chose the course them selves. There are also a lot of course offerd in english. Personally, I feel like I learned a lot, so my recommendation would be to continue as they did before.



FINAL COMMENTS

Studying in Paris was for me a great experience. I learned a lot, not only at school, also outside. At such an exchange program you will meet a lot of international students from all over the world. If you want to learn the language don't hesitate to get in contact with the french students. They might seem closed at the beginning. But in fact, many of them have been abroad them selves, at least that was the case in my group. They were very open minded. So I only recommend to be open minded as well. Furthermore, Paris is a great city to live in. It has a lot of culture and the night life is also very nice.
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by Andrea, Külkereskedelmi Fõiskola, Budapest, Hungary
Business Studies, Erasmus
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Administrative difficulties are very bad!
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
You will like it, for sure! Modern, well-equipped, nice teachers, not too many thing to do compared to my homeschool.



FINAL COMMENTS

Everybody should try to live and study abroad for a while! It surely improves your personality! You get know a lot of new people and you will never forget the time you spent there!
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by Genevieve, Ichthus Hogeschool, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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More knowledge of the French language. The french buraucracy culture.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
Give the foreign students as much information on everyday things and customs and habits as much as possible. inform them about the school policies such as internships. Do Not forget that they are non french students and inform the lecturers about it, so that they can pay attention to them and ask them for feedback during classes.



FINAL COMMENTS

Do not fight or compare french culture with your own, eventhough certain things are handled differently then at home. You are in France, go with the flow of everyday life, embrace it so it can embrace you. You will have a great time!
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by Laura, Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen, Arnhem, Netherlands
Business Studies, Erasmus
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The only thing I wished I had known was the quality of the housing, if I had known it would have been this bad I would have gone elsewhere.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Try to get the know the local students. You have to do an effort. French students are not very open and you have to take the initiative to talk to them and getting to know them.



FINAL COMMENTS

Paris is a wonderful city. Museums are free every 1st Sunday of the month, the Louvre museum is free for students under the age of 25 after 6 o clock. Your student card gives you a lot of disscount on numerous activities.
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by aolivares, Universidad de Alcalá, Madrid, Spain
Economics, Erasmus
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Subjets taught at the host university which matched with those taught at my university of origin, in order to make convalidations easier.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Excellent. Teaching based on practical case studies and on foreign languages.



FINAL COMMENTS

Excellent experience, both academic and personal.
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by Yael, Tampereen Ammattikorkeakoulu, Tampere, Finland
Business Studies, Erasmus
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The language.
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
I liked it a lot, it's highly valued university with great teachers and good atmosphere. Great place to be.



FINAL COMMENTS

Travel book is great- follow that. Try to see as much as you can. Paris is the most beautiful city in the world, you don't wanna miss a thing.
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by Rurik, Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, United States
Business Studies, University Agreement
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Maybe just having a greater appreciation for future job opportunities that I had at my fingertips while there. I was well aware of the linguistic, cultural, and life-changing aspects, but now that I am looking to move and work in Paris, I wish I had spent more time networking with companies while there.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Became familiar with another culture
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Personal recommendation:
Absolutely go!



FINAL COMMENTS

Just be open minded, dont try and transpose your home culture and expectations onto the native customs. Try everything, see as many museums, landmarks, etc.. as possible, but explore unknown, unheralded areas as well. Speak the native language as much as you can, even if its hard at first.
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by Vladimir, European Business School London, London, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I wish I had more experience in French.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
It is important to develop better IT resources for the students.



FINAL COMMENTS

Traveling to London is best with Eurostar. Frequent traveler card will allow you to accumulate points.
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by Zoltán, Külkereskedelmi Fõiskola, Budapest, Hungary
Business Studies, Erasmus
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No, I do not. I had all the necessary pieces of information from my home university and the host university.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Be open for other people and cultures. Make efforts to study in an international and at the same time French atmosphere.



FINAL COMMENTS

In Paris, you can find a lot of intresting things. Do not regret time to discover the city! London is not so far. If you have not been there yet, it is worth being visited!
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by Rait, Estonian Business School, Tallinn, Estonia
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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The French are a bit wary of foreigners in the beginning. However don't be despaired, once you get to know them over a bit longer timeframe they are warm and kind people with a nice sense of humor.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Good business education. Their core competence relies on Strategic Marketing and Corporate Strategy given by prof. Besanger. Try to make the most of it.



FINAL COMMENTS

Try to find time and means to travel to remote places as well. France is a lot more than its beautiful capital city.
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by Ines, Fachhochschule für Wirtschaft Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Business Studies, University Agreement
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The school provided us with a lot of helpful info in advance...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
It's great - but don't expect to get to know local people!



FINAL COMMENTS

Travel a lot!!!! Paris is perfect for traveling the whole country!! For the location check out Foyer International La Vigie and colocation.fr,PAP
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by Valeria, Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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i think my experience was really profitable. I knew all i need before going.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
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Happened all the time.
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Personal recommendation:
This university is very well organized for exchange students, i think taht you mustn't have fear of "the new" to enter the "Erasmus life".



FINAL COMMENTS

I think that an Erasums experience is very important for the improvement of personal and academic skills.
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by EBallesteros, Universidad de Alcalá, Madrid, Spain
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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Nothing. I had all the information
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
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Happened all the time.
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Met people from other countries
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Personal recommendation:
I think that they should integrate more the international students with the french students



FINAL COMMENTS

I love Paris
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by astridsieminski, Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen, Arnhem, Netherlands
Business Studies, Erasmus
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French students learn most of the courses by heart for the exams
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Very good reputation - excellent teachers



FINAL COMMENTS

Save before you go!
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by Beth, University of Brighton, Brighton, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Erasmus
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A better understanding of the location of the residence.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Maybe try and find accomadation in inner Paris if you are after a cultural experience.



FINAL COMMENTS

Very enjoyable experience, but not a huge experience of Paris as a city.
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by sarimanok, Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen, Arnhem, Netherlands
Business Studies, Erasmus
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No clue
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Integration of foreign students, especially the ones doing a double degree programme, could be improved!



FINAL COMMENTS

Take care you find accomodation in time, it's a craze!
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by Phuc Hoai, FH Pforzheim - Hochschule für Gestaltung, Technik und Wirtschaft, Pforzheim, Germany
Business Studies, Erasmus
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no
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
an unforgettable experience...



FINAL COMMENTS

Visit London via eurostar...
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by Anneloes, Ichthus Hogeschool, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Business Studies, Erasmus
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No
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Most people loved it.



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Happened all the time.
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Happened a bit.
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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:
Nice university, contact with French students is hard



FINAL COMMENTS

None
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by Luc, Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen, Arnhem, Netherlands
Business Studies, Erasmus
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No, I expected the unexpected
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
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Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Employ more teachers who speak proper English



FINAL COMMENTS

Just go and have a great time!
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