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University Paris X - Nanterre
Contact: +33 1 40 97 74 07 (Int'l Office)
Université Paris X - Nanterre (UPX)
Université Paris X - Nanterre, 200, Avenue de la Republique, F-92001 Nanterre Cedex, France
3.91 / 5 based on 108 reviews.
Description:
The University Paris X in its 35 years of existence has become one of France's very finest universities. Situated at only five minutes from the center of "la Défense", it is a multidisciplinary university. Nanterre proposes prestigious study courses in the fields of the humanities, the social sciences, law, economics, business administration, applied mathematics, and sport. Founded as an annex to the Sorbonne, Nanterre has, since the opening of the first building in October 1964, achieved a considerable place in the French and European universitary landscape. Nanterre is best-known for being the source of the 1968 movement, but has also made itself recognized in the scientific and literary domains.
92% of students recommend
108 reviews
5 3-star reviews of Université Paris X - Nanterre
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Irish College
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? The Irish College doesn't give you enough freedom, and you won't integrate as well.
Personal comments:
DON'T live on campus. It's cheap, but out of town and not very safe. 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
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
Paris is expensive to go out in, so choose your spots carefully. Monday is disco night at Queen - good fun! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Try the international based subjects, the lecturers are more used to having foreign students and seem to mark easier in oral exams.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
Be aware that the majority of Erasmus students in Nanterre are German, and come under a special course where they have had instruction in French law. This means that the concept of Erasmus doesn't really exist, and you're marked much harder. Also, the support system is non-existant when things go wrong. 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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
Make friends with the other international students, they're the only people you'll speak French to all year. The preparatory language course is a good way of refreshing your language skills, and meeting people. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Personal savings Other sources of funding:
Family An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Accommodation in Paris is very expensive, but food and drink in the supermarkets is much cheaper than in Ireland. Nightclubs and drinking in bars also costs more. Nightlife, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Gibert Jeune on Place St Michel sells and buys second hand books, don't automatically buy everything new. BNP Paribas are a good bank, they give you an overdraft, Carte Bleu and no bank charges. 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...
If something goes wrong, there is no support system in place. I got seriously ill and had to come home for a month, and neither my home nor host university helped me in any way, or offered me advice. I got no compensation in my exams, which I failed, then had to work extra hard in the second semester to make up the marks. Also, photocopy every official document you have at least 10 times, and bring a lot of passport photos, you need them for everything! In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
The university itself isn't in a good area, but it's very accessible from Paris. There's a big international community, and there is a good sports centre on campus, with a swimming pool. FINAL COMMENTS
I had a fantastic year, Paris is a beautiful city, but not the easiest Erasmus year going, academically or socially. The Irish College was a great place to meet people, but I should have moved out earlier to integrate better. Having said that, I'd do the year all over again if I could! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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