Overall - Reviews of IFI Rouen | France

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Jacqueline S

Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

That just because you are friends with someone before you go, living with them might turn into a nightmare!!

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

2

Costs

4

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

The uni is ok, but there is a lot of social politics going on. The french girls who attend the uni are very possessive of the international men, even if they are not with them. Beware!! You may find yourself getting evil looks and talked about, and you have no idea what for!!

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

2

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

Try to get a place in Rouen rather than Mnt-St-Aignon.Even though that is where the uni is, most of the nightlife is in Rouen and the last bus back to MSA is at 11.30. Make sure you get a cogito (student) bus pass as soon as you get there, as this makes bus travel a lot cheaper. You will constantly be travelling between Rouen and Mnt-St-Aignon.

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Altaz H

Wilfried Laurier University, Waterloo, Canada
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

more French would have helped. Bring more rolls of film

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

1

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

4

Campus life

2

Party / people

4

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

Go and try to be as social and open as possible. No point in going if you don't like meeting new people and being in new situations. EXPLORE!

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

1

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

2

Final comments

One of the best times in my life. I don't think those 4-months could have gone any better!

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Alex F

Indiana University, Bloomington, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

Not really. Just head on in with an open mind.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

The actual university is very good, but not so much the classes that are available to international students. If you want some really good classes, look elsewhere.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

2

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

2

Advanced my studies & career

2

Final comments

Rouen was a cool city to visit and live in for a while. I really learned a lot about Normandy; it's history and culture. Rouen was nice at first, because it was urban, yet had a keen sense of history and quaintness. Paris would have been too much to handle at first. However, I am more urbanely focused, and quickly mastered and tired of Rouen. If you are afraid of a huge city, Rouen is very comfortable and safe, but if you are from New York or a comparable large city, you'll probably be wishing you had chosen Paris.

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amitu

University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

Nope..learning everything as you go is the best part of the experience

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

2

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

4

Campus life

4

Party / people

4

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

I spent the best 5 months of my life on this exchange. Everything was taken care of. The staff at the IFI school of business is great. Small class size allows more participation

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

2

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

There is tons that I can tell. Please email me at amitgilani@hotmail.com for further info. I will be glad to help you out

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Elizabeth A

Michigan State University, East Lansing, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Michigan State University Study Abroad Program

Overall

I wish I had known...

I wish I had known the full expenses of living in France.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

4

Party / people

4

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

I would suggest better access to internet and computer facilities. The computers often didn't work correctly, and neither did the printers. Also, the lab hours were never long enough.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

I am thoroughly glad that I chose this program. The university itself is very focused on promoting student life and I met a wide variety of interesting and fun people. I would suggest saving money for week long vacations, as opposed to traveling to different places every weekend. It's important to really spend time in your host city.

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