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International School of Management (ISM)

128 rue de Generelle, 75005 Paris, France
3.55 / 5 based on 18 reviews.
Description:
Since 1980, for hundreds of students, the purpose of programs such as the one offered by the International School of Management has been to train a new generation of students and professionals to play a crucial role in internationally diverse markets and corporations. Students are encouraged to develop their understanding of others as individuals and people of other cultures. This knowledge enhances their ability to conduct business in other nations and furthers their appreciation of the specific economic, social and cultural factors that have an impact on modern business organizations and market relations.


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66% of students recommend
18 reviews
Housing
3.3/5
 All experiences (18)
Student life
3.8/5
 5 stars (0)
Academic
4.2/5
 4 stars (6)
Languages
3.3/5
 3 stars (12)
Expenses
3.3/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
3.9/5
 1 star (0)
“If school provides more helpful advice for overseas students, it could be better” Read Review
anniechow, China

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Review by anniechow, South China Agricultural University, GuangZhou, China
Management Science, 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: Studio
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why? Know more about French culture
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: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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ACADEMIC    
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
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Personal comments:
No communication problem in school, but have difficulties in daily life to speak French
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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:
None
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Housing
Food, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Travel: was the same price as at home.
Nightlife: 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...
French language and culture
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:
High quality business school with strict policy



FINAL COMMENTS

If school provides more helpful advice for overseas students, it could be better
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