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INSA Lyon (INSA)
Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon, 20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69621 Villeurbanne, France
3.89 / 5 based on 114 reviews.
90% of students recommend
114 reviews
114 reviews of INSA Lyon
HOUSING
by gabyrig, Tufts University, Medford, United States
Engineering, Civil, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Because that's the agreement between the two schools.
Personal comments:
Housing at that university for people coming from my school definetely suck. The french institution try to maximize their money making by giving the best housings to students that would pay them cash directly therefore I couldn't get a better one because I wasnt going to pay them since I am guaranteed any housing I want because the student that replaced me at my school can get any one he wants. Housing could have been better. I had a fridge in my room but I don't care about that because I am used to not having one but internet was important to me because that was my only link to the U.S. and finding internships and job for the summer but I didn't get that. Therefore I ended up coming back and not being able to work, not even in a supermarket! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by gabyrig, Tufts University, Medford, United States
Engineering, Civil, University Agreement
Personal social experience
Describe host city:
Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
I don't play sports so I'll keep my opinion to myself. The one thing I'll say is that French people are greedy. The guy that replaced me had the choice of any sport he wanted on my 40,000 dollar tuition without paying, but I in return had to pay a yearly fee to play table tennis, money they will not reimburse me. Participate in all the free activities, they are fun especially when you have international friends. Beaujolais, Nuits des Lumieres, Short film festival, 24 Hours etc.... My social life was great and no thanks to the french may I add. French students get wasted at 9pm and go to bed or if they are guys they start dancing with each other in the club and forget that there are girls. That's their idea of fun. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by Sumit, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India
Biochemistry, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
The courses are in French, hence it would be a good idea to get an idea of the language before coming to INSA. The courses are well taught with an eye on engineering applications. The exams are also prepared with the same perspective. The courses deal with a wide vareity of topics and for exchange students, who can choose from any department and any year, it offers a wide vareity of options to choose one's interest.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
I would suggest to pay attention in class and to be up to date with what is going on in the course. The exams are not challenging, but expect an understanding of the subject. Regular study was more effective then last day preparations especially in the department of Biochemisty. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by gabyrig, Tufts University, Medford, United States
Engineering, Civil, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Personal comments:
Language and communication for me wasnt a problem because I am bilingual. If you have no idea about the language, academia will be worst for you even though it's bad even knowing the language. So learn it before you head there. My only problem was dealing with the French condescendence. They would always make fun of my accent, comment about it, always a subjust for conversation and that bothered me. They also made fun of the french canadian's accent. Keep in mind that they don't accept differences to well and that people that are supposed to know the language (ei, past colonies) are seen as inferior on many level. Also keep in mind that those 20-21 year olds are quite immature so weight in all factors. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by gabyrig, Tufts University, Medford, United States
Engineering, Civil, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Other Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings My school paid the expenses Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
EVERYTHING IN FRANCE IS EXPENSIVE. Except for wine and bread! If you can't eat the nasty food in the cafeteria and decided to cook, get ready to spend a fortune. Travel is expensive but it is everywhere in the world. The euro is stronger than american dollar so there again that's a loss. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was the same price as at home. Travel: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Please, don't get a bank account in France unless you have to. When you walk in the first thing they tell you is get one but it's because the school and the bank are partners. Unless your parents are sending money directly on that french account it's not worth it because you will pay to withdraw money from your bank to put on it and pay a fee anyways. Take a mass amount every month and keep it in your room. That keeps your home account active and increase your credit history. If you have a check being sent ask your bank how to cash it on your account. Seriously that will save you the hassel of having your card swallowed up by the machine because you don't remember the pre-assigned pin that you have to keep the whole time, not being able to take money out without a card because the bank next to the school doesn't keep cash in there, having to go to two banks in order to close your account. I find that to be a big hassel because I like to maximaze my time. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by Sumit, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India
Biochemistry, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
No. There were a few minor surprises but it they were certainly not unpleasant. It was a thouroughly satisfying experience In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
The location of the university is a bit out of town hence there is not a lot of life which might put off some people, but the town center makes up for that loss. The people are nice, the quality of education is good and the city is beautiful. And there are plenty of activities in the university to suit everyone's interest. So it is a nice place to be. FINAL COMMENTS
A bicycle would be a good idea to save some money. The ski slopes are closeby, so have a go at skiing when you are there. A railway student card gets significant discounts so get it made. And then visit Paris in the summer. Geneva is next door so have a look into it. And if someone is planning to travel europe then a Eurolines bus pass is the best way to proceed. It is cheap and the trip is very adventurous. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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