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PARIS LYON 2015-2016 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENTS GROUPE INSEEC ACADEMIC PROGRAMS CHAMBÉRY BORDEAUX Studying Abroad, a Life Changing Experience Advances in telecommunications, international regulations for business commerce, and governmental negotiations for common approaches in world politics have created a smaller, more globalized world where international education is no longer a luxury but a necessity. This educational experience abroad will introduce you to other cultures, languages and notions of social cohesion. It will act as a comprehensive approach to assist you in developing a sense of global identity and international cultural awareness. As a result, you will be able to think more globally when responding to local situations, and hopefully, become more actively engaged in this interconnected world. During your stay in France, you will be faced with many challenges such as following courses in English, finding a place to stay, dealing French administration, commuting to school during a strike and making new friends. To overcome these challenges you must take a cross-cultural approach in expressing yourself, adapt quickly to new environments and communicate with the international team and academic advisors who are here to help you! Whether you are studying in Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon or Chambery, this guide and the local team will assist you. The mission of the international team is to help you by answering questions and facilitating your integration into the school. With the help of the local team, student associations and the other international students, we believe your experience at Groupe INSEEC will be one that you treasure for the rest of your life. It is my personal conviction that this experience will change you; it will help you grow, develop and become a better student equipped to work in a globalized world. 2 International Exchange Students Academic Programs: 2015-2016 Groupe INSEEC View of Lyon Table of Contents Welcome to France � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4 About Groupe INSEEC � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6 The INSEEC Experience � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 How to Choose Your School � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8 Application Procedure � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10 International Academic Programs � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11 Paris Campus � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11 Bordeaux Campus � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 15 Lyon Campus � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 18 Chambery Campus � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 20 Plan your budget � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22 Health Insurance � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 23 Customs and Immigration � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 24 Student services � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 25 National Holidays � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 26 International Team � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 27 International Exchange Students Academic Programs: 2015-2016 Groupe INSEEC 3 Welcome to France The French Republic is a founding member of the United Nations, one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, and a member of the Francophonie, the G8, G20, NATO, OECD, WTO, and the Latin Union. It is also a founding and leading member state of the European Union and the largest EU state by area. In 2013, France was listed 20th on the Human Development Index, France has the largest military in the EU and possesses the third-largest stockpile of nuclear weapons in the world. In the past 5 years, more than a million businesses have been established in France. Whether it is your first time to France, or your home away from home, the French Republic has a lot to offer� There are over 37 World Heritage Sites in France, and each region in France has successfully defined itself by producing local food, beverages and goods and by hosting regional cultural In addition to culture, fashion and fine dining, events� France is the world’s 5th largest economy. It accounts for 5% of world GDP and 6% of global trade� It is the second-largest recipient of foreign investment in the world� Of the 500 largest companies in the world, 39 of them are French. This includes: Agri- food (Danone); Fashion, luxury goods, and cosmetics (Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint-Laurent, Chanel, Dior, L’Oréal); Automobiles (Peugeot-Citroën, Renault) and tires (Michelin); Electronics (Thlès, Thomson) and Aerospace (Airbus, Dassault)� France is also the most digitized country� Alcatel-Lucent is the leading carrier of digital information, and Orange is the world’s fifth largest� France is also proud to host the headquarters of the OECD, UNESCO, Interpol, Alliance Base and the International Bureau for Weights and Measures� Additionally, it has a large network of diplomatic missions in the world, second only to the USA� These international non-governmental resources are what make France an ideal place to study View from the boardwalk of the Bordeaux campus international business and commerce� 4 International Exchange Students Academic Programs: 2015-2016 Groupe INSEEC The French language is also very important� It is an official language in 29 countries and an official language of all United Nations’ agencies and a large number of international organizations� According to France’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, 77 million people in Europe speak French natively� During your studies, Groupe INSEEC will offer you French language courses, a ‘cadeau’ which could help you find employment within the international arena� To successfully integrate into French society, it is France is a country that can offer important to have a basic understanding of French public you a lot. We hope that you enjoy administration� If you are a non-European staying your time here. This guide is very in France on a student visa, la Mairie, which is closely comprehensive and we encourage linked to ‘la préfecture’ is where you will need to go to you to read it carefully. Should you register yourself as a resident of France and to have any additional questions or pick-up your ‘titre de séjour’� Another important should you need any assistance French institution is ‘la Caisse de l’Assurance Maladie�’ For students staying in France longer than three months, during your stay in France, please you must register yourself to the French social security do not hesitate to contact your local office� More information on this subject can be found in international officer. chapter 8 – Health Insurance� International Exchange Students Academic Programs: 2015-2016 Groupe INSEEC 5 About Groupe INSEEC In 1975 INSEEC Business School was founded in Bordeaux. Since its creation, the school has developed into a group consisting of 12 French institutions for higher education thus deepening its commitment to communication and business affairs. Groupe INSEEC now has campuses in: Paris, Bordeaux, Chambery, Lyon, Monaco and Geneva with satellite campuses in London, Chicago and soon San Francisco. There are roughly 15 000 students studying International Management, Finance, Luxury Brand Communication, Auditing, Marketing, Advertising, Wine and Spirits Students on the patio of the Bordeaux campus Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management and much more. The flexibility for students and staff to participate to inter-institutional exchanges is an example of INSEEC’s innovative strategy to maintain an international environment as well as international network of alumni and professors� Groupe INSEEC has A network of INSEEC Business a budget of School is 45 000 one of the top 20 131 million euro alumni Business Schools in France� For students looking to study abroad in France, Groupe INSEEC is the ideal institution. Since its foundation, INSEEC has continued to integrate an international dimension into its academic curriculum by strengthening its university exchange programs and by providing global internship opportunities� There are now 4 institutions open to exchange students that offer courses and programs taught entirely in English along with a local international service dedicated to providing high quality student services as well as increasing and improving student mobility� The 4 schools are: INSEEC Business School, BBA INSEEC, INSEEC Bachelor, INSEEC School of Communication (Sup de Pub). In accordance with the school, students can choose to study in Paris, Bordeaux, Chambery and Lyon� In addition,