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“Une expérience riche et de belles rencontres”
Mélanie C
France, Graduate
Marketing and Sales Management, 2017
OverallMes 5 années d'études à la Sorbonne en licence LEA puis en Master Gestion et Commerce International m'ont beaucoup appris quant à la vie en entreprise. Les enseignants sont pour la plupart des professionnels de leurs métiers et les cours sont variés, ce qui permet d'avoir une idée de tous les métiers qui ont un rapport avec l'entreprise.
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Pros
La mixité des étudiants et les enseignants de qualité.
Cons
Pas assez de suivi auprès des étudiants et peu de spécialisation dans un métier en particulier (généraliste).
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
In the US travel is expensive : airlines might offer reasonable rates, but the time you are away from work and studies is a factor in how "expensive" and inconvenient regular travel becomes. In France I found I could take a trip every month or so with the train, student discounts were abound, and hostels or budget traveling were simply more convenient to look in to.
The telephone situation, well, if you buy a cell phone and use it without an "abonnement" then you're pretty much going to spend a lot of money.
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Telephone, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Food, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Most things in Paris of cultural value are free to students. See if the Sorbonne can't hook you up with a "histoire de l'art" student card (should be easy if you follow the conference) so that you can get into most private museums for free. Movies are cheap, alcohol is cheap, everything is pretty inexpensive, and if you are out of cash, just walk around. If you plan to be there a year, make sure to get an Imagine R card for the subway.
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Carla W
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known that I would like ot so much that I would want to stay
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is a good school, but very unorganized. But no worries, French students do not know anymore than you do, they are just more used to the system.
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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
Relax and don't be afraid to ask for help even though it might seem as though no one wants to help. And have fun!!!
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kpelkey
St. Michael's College, Colchester, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Study abroad program
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I'd known more French! And also that it's so easy to travel within Europe...I would have saved more money for train passes!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
Don't travel alone at night.
Ignore the rude comments from men.
Bring ten times more money than you think will be sufficient.
Try everything once! Just be careful.
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hifipoet
Overall
I wish I had known...
The academic level etc. is good at the Sorbonne, but not as good as its reputation ...
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
One of the oldest universities in Europe, feeling of traditions and history, very French: it's a great experience
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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
Get in contact with other students who have already been in the same country/city/university. Be prepared!
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Mike N
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architecture, Undergraduate, Study abroad program
Overall
I wish I had known...
I only wish I would have studied abroad earlier in my college career so I could have seen how AWESOME it was so I could have had time to do it again!
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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 would recommend it because the teaching is good and it is organized and easy for students to deal with.
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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
Just do it. Go in with an open mind (which you probably have already if you are thinking about studying abroad) and you will have a great experience, probably the time of your life. When travelling, never rule out going anywhere you haven't yet seen b/c every place has something special to offer. If you go, just don't forget how lucky you are to be there and enjoy it! Also, if you happen to an American studying in Paris and you miss home, check out the American University of Paris (AUP) and see what they have to offer for trips, activities, etc. Also, around the corner from some of their buildings is a place called the Real McCoy which sells hard to find foods from home like jello, peanut butter, and chocolate chip cookies as well as sandwichs and other goodies.
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