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4.20 / 5 based on 203 reviews

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Thorose01
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I wanted to live in Paris and not on Campus which is outside of Paris
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Student life
Describe host city:
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience

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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I wish I had more opportunity to speak with the locals
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Thorose01
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
ESSEC is a great school. Take advantage of their excellent Internship program
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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 enrolling in ESSEC, it would be advisable to find accomodation in Paris as there is much more going on than at CERGY. Also, it is safer and, of course more beautiful
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Academic
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