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HEC Paris

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3.95 / 5 based on 448 reviews
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Malcolm M
Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
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Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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Malcolm M
Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I learnt a lot, with most of the courses being in French and everybody, including all interantional students, communicating in French.
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Malcolm M
Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
Only regarding what stuff to bring.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
2
Culture
1
Costs
4
Activities
2
Campus life
1
Party / people
1
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
Great, go if you have a chance.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Be aware that althoug a very nice campus, it is far from Paris, so expect some commuting. And bring an umbrella...
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Malcolm M
Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Malcolm M
Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Weekly parties at the K-fêt and very nice daily bar, Le Zinc.
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Malcolm M
Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It's the best and most culturally pertinent option.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Very nice campus, with many sport facilities and all amenities.
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