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ESCP Europe (ESCP-EAP)

European School of Management, 79, Avenue de la République, 75543 Paris Cedex 11, France
3.92 / 5 based on 138 reviews.
Description:
ESCP-EAP Graduate School of Management is a major player in the European management education sector. The School results from the merger of ESCP - Paris Graduate School of Management, and EAP - European School of Management. The merger took place in September 1999.
The School has opted for a multipolar organisation with campuses in Paris, Oxford, Berlin and Madrid. This organisation enables it to be thoroughly international in every aspect of its activity.


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87% of students recommend
138 reviews
Housing
3.8/5
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Student life
4.4/5
 5 stars (30)
Academic
4.1/5
 4 stars (72)
Languages
4.2/5
 3 stars (36)
Expenses
3.0/5
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Overall
4.5/5
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“When you arrive in London, make sure you open a bank account as this provides you with several advantages from securing accomodation to paying for all other living expenses” Read Review
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ESCP Europe review by Gennaro

Review by Gennaro, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Business Studies, Independent
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: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I have been very lucky about my accomodation. Generally, you need to search a bit for it but you could find very valuable options.
Personal comments:
none
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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:
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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ACADEMIC       4.5 / 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:



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: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
Previously in my undergraduate career I spent 10 month in Ireland. Therefore, when I moved to London I felt at ease in any situation. Of course, staying in London had further improved my language and communication skills
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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:
Family
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
Travel, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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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...
English weather.
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:
It is a rewarding experience, a must do.



FINAL COMMENTS

When you arrive in London, make sure you open a bank account as this provides you with several advantages from securing accomodation to paying for all other living expenses
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