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4.56 / 5 based on 41 reviews
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Matthias H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Nightlife, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Overall, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
All textbooks are provided free of charge
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Matthias H
Academic
Course recommendations
Math and physics classes are quite formal and hard
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Matthias H
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Amazing atmosphere, high level classes but still not too much stress. Take classes and take profit of internships that are organized for you by the unversity rather than working in a lab there
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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
if you can bring a car. don't apply unless you have a good scientific level. Polytechnique only accepts the top 2% of French students and you should have a similar level.
If you go there don't take too many classes and projects but also leave some time to take profit of the sport and other activities avaivable and to meet the other students go to Paris etc.
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Matthias H
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
one learns French quite fast
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Matthias H
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Appartment in Paris would be cool but takes time to travel every day and is VERY expensive. On campus one gets to know more people.
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Personal comments
Not too good like all other French dorms
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Matthias H
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Campus Bar, Open Bar parties (free drinks) -> Nuit du Styx, Point Gamma. Bal de l'X (at Opera Garnier) or Maison de l'X for a bit more formal occasions and of course going to Paris
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