Overall Reviews
4.27 / 5 based on 275 reviews
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briemer
Overall
I wish I had known...
Where the university computer clusters are! (Tolbiac 4th floor, Pantheon escalier G first floor, Sorbonne Lower Ground)
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The interlectual standard is quite high, don't expect to get any help from the academics. The French at this uni work a lot harder than the internationals, and it's hard to socialise with them because of that. But the Erasmus students coming from lots of different countries and being motivated to party, you never get bored.
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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
Paris is very multicultural, busy and fast living. Don't expect anybody to come up to you and ask you whether you need help. On the contrary, you often really have to keep bothering other students, academics, shop assistants, sports clubs etc until you get what you want. The best thing about it is that there's nothing over here that doesn't exist, if you want you can get whathever you want! If you go for it and be tough you'll have the best time of your life!
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Nephretiri
Overall
I wish I had known...
That I would need papers, papers, papers, PAPERS.
Be certain to keep absolutely every single tiny scrap of paper you receive from any agencies until you ask every single person you know whether or not you need to keep it.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I recommend this university for people who are seeking:
- A short time abroad for the language experience. It will be dangerously fun for you, and you will never want to leave. You will make wonderful friends, and a fantastic academic experience is ensured. You will probably come back for your honeymoon and every other possible excuse you can find.
- I would recommend this for people who appreciate the need to work extraordinarily hard to obtain a degree. If you plan to come here for several years of study, be prepared to fall in love with cobblestone streets, French wine and cheese, theatre and music... All the while experiencing much stress. The Sorbonne is a prestegious school due to the academic program, not merely the cute cafés that surround it. If you're coming here for an education, you're guaranteed a good one... The passion of the city is a fantastic bonus.
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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
In summary, I believe my review sounds a little negative, but I have tried to remain honest about what prospective students can expect. Studying at the Sorbonne for the sake of a degree is not a walk in the park, and the administrative difficulties you will encounter will be massive if you are going on this venture independantly and are not prepared. Research, research, research....
As a language-study séjour, you cannot pick a better place.
Because I had so many legal and administrative problems of my own when moving to Paris to study, I am extremely willing to offer help to other students who might be going through the same thing. I have been living here for three and a half years as a foreign student and may be able to give some insight on studying abroad at the Sorbonne. Don't hesitate to contact me.
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emcomish
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I wish I had known...
How difficult the French administration is...
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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
Immerse yourself completely in the culture - as far as a learning experience goes, it is as good as you can get!
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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
Make sure to keep all those bits of paper you receive from administrative bodies, banks, telephone companies etc.
Try to find accomodation EARLY!
Talk to French students - they're great!
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anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
Paris is really great, an opportunity you have to take.
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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
The recommendation is known and famous, the quality may not be that good, but it will be very good in your resume.
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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
You can receive funding for housing in France. It is called the CAF, make use of it since it makes the expenses a lot less. If you make use of the Thalys book in advance, you will get a large discount. For housing, start as soon as you can, there is a city campus, www.ciup.fr. Sign in there.
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Tiago S
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I wish I had known...
I wish to had a house or place to stay before going to Paris. In fact was very dificult, changing many times the place to sleep with all my personal objects and bags.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Study hard, because the professors aren´t very flexible with erasmus 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
In my opinion every students should have an internancional experience, because you can learn a lot with diferent cultures, you can learn onether language and mainly you grow up has a person. In fact you only can count with you, because your family and friends are at home and they can´t help you. Now i think i am more dynamic and proactive because of this internacional experience. This help you to your future job.
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“Excellente université”
Laëtitia B
France, Graduate
Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, 2022
Overall
Excellente université reconnue en France et à l'international.
La majorité de ses Masters sont reconnus et classés parmi les meilleurs en France et en Europe.
Les cours, notamment en Master, sont à la fois dispensés par des enseignants-chercheurs experts dans leurs domaines, mais aussi par des intervenants professionnels reconnus.
Cela permet d'apporter une dimension concrète aux cours théoriques.
De même, de plus en plus de formations sont dispensées en alternance pour permettre aux jeunes étudiants de se forger une réelle première expérience professionnelle de longue durée et donc significative. Un point extrêmement important, notamment dans la recherche d'un premier emploi.
Ensuite, l'Université dispose de nombreux campus dans Paris (Tolbiac, Sorbonne mère, ...) et donne aussi accès à la plupart des bibliothèques de la capital ! Un avantage très utile pour les recherches, compléter les cours et pour réaliser les mémoires.
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Pros
rayonnement international
Cons
locaux (notamment Tolbiac), administration (réactivité)
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