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4.03 / 5 based on 364 reviews
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anonymous
Academic
Course recommendations
Unless you are really up-to-speed with your French, it'll be hard to get to know the French students... although I didn't really make as much of an effort as maybe I should have...
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
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Personal comments
mmm, nup. The Programme International (the first semester at least) is set at a good pace.
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Kristi18
Overall
I wish I had known...
It is really necessary to know the language before you leave. Take at least 3 years of college level french.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
This university is amazing. It is considered the 'Harvard' of France, and the professors are all experts in their fields. This university is great if you want an academic challenge.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Don't go to Sciences-Po if you want to 'party' and travel a lot. I would suggest the Sorbonne for that. However, Sciences-Po will give you one of the most beneficial academic experiences available among Political Science universities in the world.
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hanshoman
Languages
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)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
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.
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dmatier
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Big city more expensive, went out and traveled more than at home, much more to do, trying to maximize stay
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Housing, Telephone, Overall, Nightlife, Travel, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
ATM machine ate card when mis-typed code; very easy to open French bank account; save by eating at home / inviting friends home for dinner
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Anjalika
Academic
My academic experiences
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Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I wouldn't recommend this university unless you are very disciplined and very self-directed; the work is challenging and I found there was amazingly little guidance, support or direction (at least compared to the system I was used to at home).
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magdabroseta
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:
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
A basic knowledge of French is necessary in order to study at Sciences Po. Unfortunately, international students who don't speek perfect French don't have the chance to meet local students or take regular classes at the University.
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