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Other names:
Institut de Formation Internationale

IFI Rouen (IFI)

, Rouen, France
4.06 / 5 based on 42 reviews.
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Institut de Formation Internationale (IFI) 3, rue du Maréchal Juin 76825 Mont-Saint-Aignan / France


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“One of the best times in my life. I don't think those 4-months could have gone any better!” Read Review
altaz, Canada

42 Overall reviews of IFI Rouen

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by Jacqueline, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
That just because you are friends with someone before you go, living with them might turn into a nightmare!!
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
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Personal recommendation:
The uni is ok, but there is a lot of social politics going on. The french girls who attend the uni are very possessive of the international men, even if they are not with them. Beware!! You may find yourself getting evil looks and talked about, and you have no idea what for!!



FINAL COMMENTS

Try to get a place in Rouen rather than Mnt-St-Aignon.Even though that is where the uni is, most of the nightlife is in Rouen and the last bus back to MSA is at 11.30. Make sure you get a cogito (student) bus pass as soon as you get there, as this makes bus travel a lot cheaper. You will constantly be travelling between Rouen and Mnt-St-Aignon.
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by Altaz, Wilfried Laurier University, Waterloo, Canada
Business Studies, University Agreement
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I wish I had known...
more French would have helped. Bring more rolls of film
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
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
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Go and try to be as social and open as possible. No point in going if you don't like meeting new people and being in new situations. EXPLORE!



FINAL COMMENTS

One of the best times in my life. I don't think those 4-months could have gone any better!
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by Alex, Indiana University, Bloomington, United States
Business Studies, University Agreement
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Not really. Just head on in with an open mind.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
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:
The actual university is very good, but not so much the classes that are available to international students. If you want some really good classes, look elsewhere.



FINAL COMMENTS

Rouen was a cool city to visit and live in for a while. I really learned a lot about Normandy; it's history and culture. Rouen was nice at first, because it was urban, yet had a keen sense of history and quaintness. Paris would have been too much to handle at first. However, I am more urbanely focused, and quickly mastered and tired of Rouen. If you are afraid of a huge city, Rouen is very comfortable and safe, but if you are from New York or a comparable large city, you'll probably be wishing you had chosen Paris.
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by amitu, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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Nope..learning everything as you go is the best part of the experience
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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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 spent the best 5 months of my life on this exchange. Everything was taken care of. The staff at the IFI school of business is great. Small class size allows more participation



FINAL COMMENTS

There is tons that I can tell. Please email me at amitgilani@hotmail.com for further info. I will be glad to help you out
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by Elizabeth, Michigan State University, East Lansing, United States
Business Studies, Michigan State University Study Abroad Program
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I wish I had known...
I wish I had known the full expenses of living in France.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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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:
I would suggest better access to internet and computer facilities. The computers often didn't work correctly, and neither did the printers. Also, the lab hours were never long enough.



FINAL COMMENTS

I am thoroughly glad that I chose this program. The university itself is very focused on promoting student life and I met a wide variety of interesting and fun people. I would suggest saving money for week long vacations, as opposed to traveling to different places every weekend. It's important to really spend time in your host city.
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by supermatt, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Mankato, United States
Business Studies, University Agreement
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A better understanding of the language.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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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:
None.



FINAL COMMENTS

Travel, take advantage of what you have when you have it. Enjoy yourself, but do not let the rain bring you down.
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by ryan1, Brock University, St. Catharines, Canada
Business Studies, international exchnage
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I wish I had known...
more culture
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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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:
more labs



FINAL COMMENTS

travel light
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