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École Polytechnique

41 reviews
4.56 / 5 based on 41 reviews
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Minh Q
Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Mathematics, Undergraduate, Grande Ecole
Overall
I wish I had known...
At Ecole Polytechnique, I knew more than I wished
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
4
Activities
3
Campus life
2
Party / people
3
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
The mission of the Ecole Polytechnique is to train students capable of devising and achieving complex and innovative projects at the highest level possible. Its mission is also to train young men and women in leadership skills so that they can become tomorrow's outstanding scientists, researchers, managers and public officials. It's one of the most prestigious scientific universities in France.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
2
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
2
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Ecole Polytechnique is really a great university. However, you should study well Mathematics and Physics to be able to pass the entrance examinations.
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Minh Q
Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Mathematics, Undergraduate, Grande Ecole
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Minh Q
Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Mathematics, Undergraduate, Grande Ecole
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I can speak French and understand it well. However, I still have some difficulties when listen to the conversations of my French friends.
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Minh Q
Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Mathematics, Undergraduate, Grande Ecole
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The prices of everything in France are much more expensive than those in Vietnam.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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Minh Q
Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Mathematics, Undergraduate, Grande Ecole
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It's really comfortable to stay at the campus. We have the best conditions to study there.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
none
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Minh Q
Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Mathematics, Undergraduate, Grande Ecole
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
none
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