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3.95 / 5 based on 448 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The cost of living in France is higher than in Spain so it is obvious that I spend more. Besides I did more activities than I use to do at home.
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Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
One of the courses I had lacked of content and beside teacher's way of teaching was not appropiate.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
Even I knew that the campus was far from Paris, I couldn't imagine how difficult can be sometimes going there.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I really enjoied my stay in HEC. Even there are some things they can improve, my recommendation is: go there! You will learn and have fun.
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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
The university does not organize trips around France (except from skiing trip) so you need to arrenge it yourself and in advance. Otherwise, you wil have to pay more.
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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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
During my stay in HEC my level of french improved enormously. Not only did I speck in french during courses but also during social life.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because in my home university I have never lived on campus and is an excellent experience as you are allways in touch with the rest of students and you can learn a lot from them and aldo from yourself
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Personal comments
The room space was pretty good but it lacked a common space in the building to share with others.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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