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Sciences Po Paris (IEP)
Institut d'Etudes Politiques - Paris, 27, rue Saint-Guillaume, 75337 Paris, France
3.92 / 5 based on 324 reviews.
Description:
Sciences Po is one of Europe's most distinguished universities located right in the heart of Paris. With a long history of more than 125 years, Sciences Po educates the best young minds not only of France but also of Europe for leadership. Sciences Po prepares its graduates to pursue their future careers in various paths such as international business, public administration and service sector, multilateral organisations and many other fields of endeavour.
74% of students recommend
324 reviews
2 2-star reviews of Sciences Po Paris
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I was very lucky to have two housemates, like I used to have in Holland. Living in an apartment is the most independant way for a living, compared to the other possibilities.
Personal comments:
They help you by giving adresses of housing agencies. Some of these only want students from this institute, so you have quite a good chance to find one by consulting them. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Personal comments:
There are several areas to go out, in general pubs close at 2 am, nightclubs stay open till dawn. Except some very expensive nightclubs, most of them are small, the atmosphere is tolerant but individualistic. You would rarely meet any agressivity. I preferred to go out in the Marais or in pubs near Bastille/Rue Oberkampf This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
You should not wait for anyone trying to interact with you, you should really build op contacts by taking initiative.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
As I'm used to a real academic level with a strong research and empirical approach, I was quite decepted by the naivity and obeissance of the students regarding certain professors statements or certain written material that was offered. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your French?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
I found out that there's a difference in understanding everything but at the same time not being able to express myselves in a way I would do in my native language. Details and expressions are the last step before I'm saying my french is fluent. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Government assistance Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings An ERASMUS grant loan Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
Because housing and nightlife are much more costly than in Holland; At the same time, I didn't really restrict myselves as to food and nightlife... Imagine you passing by several bakeries every day: just can't resist. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Nightlife is really expensive, a tip may be to drink before going out, in case you're an alcohol fanatic. I'm not a saving money expert, so let's not try to be one... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
There haven't been any special surprises for me. In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
To teach more methodological skills, to be sure the things students learn about and are saying, have proper foundation. FINAL COMMENTS
- This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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