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ESC Clermont

Groupe ESC Clermont, 4 boulevard Trudaine, 63037 Clermont-Ferrand cedex 01, France
4.01 / 5 based on 102 reviews.

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81% of students recommend
102 reviews
Housing
4.3/5
 All experiences (102)
Student life
4.2/5
 5 stars (36)
Academic
3.7/5
 4 stars (36)
Languages
4.3/5
 3 stars (30)
Expenses
3.6/5
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Overall
4.3/5
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“If you want to study abroad and you are able to do so, you should.” Read Review
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ESC Clermont review by Darren

Review by Darren, University of Kansas, Lawrence, United States
Business Studies, University Agreement
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 am pleased with my living arrangements. My apartment is spacious, clean, energy efficient and near the university. The surrounding area is quiet and has all the expected conveniences. I also enjoy living in an individual apartment of my choice, but it was not a necessity.
Personal comments:
I'm not familiar with the housing provided by the school. However, the school has an agreement with an independent contractor that helps, for a fee, students find accommodations and other housing concerns. I purchased the services of the contractor; he made the process much easier and his fee was reasonable.
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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 interact with the local community without much university involvement
Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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ACADEMIC       3.0 / 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.
Personal comments:
I do not have a background in French, I am at the beginner level. My courses, international business and strategies, are taught in English. However, I have not had trouble communicating with people in the school and the surrounding community.
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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:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
The exchange rate of the US Dollar and the Euro effects the amount I spend on most items. Also, prices of common consumer goods are slightly higher in Clermont-Ferrand compared to Lawrence, Kansas.
Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
The travel expenses in Europe surprised me. If you are over 25 years of age, travel will be expensive. Search extensively for special travel offers.
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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...
I wish I knew how to speak French.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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:
I recommend ESC Clermont-Ferrand, however, if you are not fluent in French than your course choices are seriously limited.



FINAL COMMENTS

If you want to study abroad and you are able to do so, you should.
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