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Semester at the Grenoble École de Management

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Location

France
- Grenoble

Term

Academic Year, Fall, Spring

Subject Areas

Accounting Digital Media Economics Finance International Business International Relations Law Marketing Political Science

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Program Type

Provider

Degree Level

Bachelors

Housing

Dormitory Host Family

Language

French

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Starting Price

18480

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Pre-Departure Services:
- Advising, @api Online Resources, Orientation Materials and Support, Mobile Phone, Peer Mentors, Social Networking, and Scholarships.

On-site Services:
- Airport Reception, Resident Director, API Center, On-Site Orientation, Housing (Including Meals and Laundry with Some Options), Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Culture Tools, Medical and Life Insurance, Excursions (Overnight, Day and International in some locations), Social and Cultural Activities, API Learning and Engagement Badge Program, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals, and Volunteer Opportunities.

Re-entry Services:
- Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni-Network, and Development Opportunities.

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Classes Some Meals Travel Insurance Wifi

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Study international business in France with API at the Grenoble École de Management in Grenoble, France. This highly acclaimed international business program has earned recognition for being one of top 50 business schools in Europe. It is one of a select group of institutions worldwide to achieve the triple crown of business accreditation which includes American accreditation through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), British accreditation by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and European accreditation by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).

All students who are not fluent in French will take a French class. French courses are offered at all levels. Classes are equivalent to 1.5 or 3 semester credits each and class attendance is mandatory.

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Grenoble provided the most realistic study abroad experience possible. I studied, socialized, and exercised. I could not imagine my life without going to Grenoble.

My day normally consisted eating delicious french cuisine, very active classes (learning a lot of useful international business skills; Not very demanding.. Learn how to make effective presentations, maybe an afternoon hike up the Bastille( a local mountain with many friends), more french cuisine, and a eventful night of drinking and socializing with locals and fellow students at GEM at the local pubs (Bukana, London Pub, Sun Valley)then if it's a really eventful night or a weekend night we would party till about 3 or 4 at the Grenoble Clubs (Vertigo, Theatro, etc.)

Highlights
1. Skiing and Snowboarding (Les Sept Laux, Chamrousse, Alpe De Huez, Les Deux Alpes) cheap transportation and skiing about 25 euros total.
2. Great Weather, low of about 40 at night in the winter never snowed in the city while i was there
3. Learning French, people are friendly, especially the students. about half of grenoble ecole de management is an english program.
4. Easy to travel to other places, three airports you can fly out of on ryan air and easy jet (lyon, grenoble, and Geneva)
5. Great Nightlife (Grenoble Ecole De Management sets up many events) you'll also meet so many nice kids and probably break out of your comfort zone a little bit
6. Light outside of class workload
7. Sports- Le foot, hiking, tennis, golf (all year long)
8. Meet so many international students (prob. about 5% americans at GEM) about 25% in your classes
9. Looks Great on your Resume

Weaknesses
1. Don't forget to get your college train pass for 50 bucks, it will save you 50% whenever you buy a train ticket, belive me you will want to go to paris, nice, etc..
2. Drinks can be a little pricey

Honestly go!! its such a manageable city, and you gain so much valuable experience, It will change your life!

P.S. API has everything set up, so if you want an easy going care free experience go with API. You also, have orientation and trips to some of the coolest places in France.. The directors Anna and Marie are the best !

Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

CEA's business program in Grenoble is hosted by GEM, one of Europe's top business schools. The professors who teach there are among the leading professionals in each of their fields. Along with that, the chance to speak French in a non-tourist city was really beneficial for my language skills.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

The coordinators at CEA remained in contact with me throughout the application process, and up until I left for France. My program was not through my university, but they did sponsor it, so most of what I had to coordinate was the sponsorship application, and ensuring the relevant people were in touch.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Do not forget to bring your charger. The chargers at the airport are ridiculously expensive, and usually you need one before you arrive in your host city.

Once you get there, get to know the locals. My CEA group was amazing, but I learned a lot more about Grenoble from going out on the weekends with my classmates from GEM, either the ones who were also on exchange or the ones who were there long-term.

The final piece of advice is to be prepared for reverse culture shock. I remember coming home and my parents wanted to eat dinner at 5, which was entirely foreign to me, as dinner in France is normally served around 7 or 8.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Given that the professors at GEM are working professionals, the class schedule changes weekly. Some weeks you might have ten 3-hour classes, and other weeks you might only have your language class.

Public transportation is going to be your best friend. The tram and bus systems in Grenoble are great, but also be aware of the strike schedule. You never want to wake up late on a strike day to find out the trams are running twenty minutes behind.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear was not getting accepted as I was the only CEA Business student, and that I did know anyone from either GEM or CEA. Fortunately I never really had to overcome it because it never became a problem. The weekly FACE meetings at CEA meant I was always in the loop with the students going to UGA, and I was accepted within the first week by the GEM students.

My views actually changed a lot. Since I was only there for a semester, I stopped caring so much about what other people thought of me, and instead decided to just be un-apologetically myself, and it worked out perfectly! I've carried that back to America with me, and I intend to continue to not be scared of the impressions of others.

What is your favorite memory during your program?

One of my favorite memories from France was a road trip through the Cote d'Azur with some GEM friends. It was originally intended to be a two-day trip to Marseilles, but at the last minute it turned into a four-day tour of the South. It ended up being the best decision I could have made.

I got to see the Cezanne's studio, hiked out to a hidden beach in a national park, and had some of the best seafood in my life. It was an incredible bonding experience that I will remember for a while to come, and I'm much closer with the people I went with because of it.

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