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4.29 / 5 based on 419 reviews

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Overall
I wish I had known...
1. ESSCA students are not older than 22 years.
2. In winter term (september to december)there are no courses of "Human Resource Management" offered
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
ESSCA is a good, small and highly reputated business school, ideal for young students studying marketing, finance or Human Resource Management. There are two main associations which organize any kind of activities (sports, partys, etc..) which is perfect as you get to know lots of other ESSCA students.
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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
Angers is situated in the department of "Pays de la Loire" which is known for its beautiful landscape and castles. After visiting some castles, Nantes, the Atlantic coast (eg. La Baule)and the Bretagne are really worth a visit. As Paris is only 1 1/2 hours away (by TGV), the capital of France offers another possibility as well as the Normandie or the South of France.
The easiest and best way to travel within France is to travel by TGV; people aged 12-25 can buy a TGV card, which is valid for one year and with which reductions on each journey are granted.
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Academic
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Interaction with international students
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Birgit T
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Learning and practicing French is easy for everyone who really wants to. Teachers and students are open and willing tp help.
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Expenses
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
Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
This is the best way to practice the French language, as the students who live in apartments always live together with other exchange students
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Personal comments
Usually the housing is organised by ESSCA. Students can choose the gender and the number of their roommates. All the apartments are situated in the city center and are therefore perfectly located.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience