"My life in Montpellier.... by Isabelle Bankhauser
Let's first talk about the people I met! Before going in Montpellier, you can have the chance to go in French Guyana in September with AgroParisTech. It might be expensive for you but it is worth to make the experience! First, the lectures (in classes and in the field) are excellent. But moreover, you will meet all your classmates, live with them in the forest, work with them, and it gives a very special connection!! It takes a little bit time to know the 40 classmates but quickly, you all have got surname (mine is Duchesse :) ) and an amazing group atmosphere. The days of separation between F.Guyana and Montpellier were hard as the friendship was already so strong.
Till our life in Montpellier, we are all enjoying together this beautiful town, with its many parks, coffee shops, restaurants, markets, …. and particularly the beautiful sunshine!!! In December, you will still have the chance to enjoy your meal outside in the middle of the olive trees around the school! Montpellier gives also the opportunity to make a lot of sport, especially if you decided to take the bike everyday to go to school as it is quite hilly! =)
As for the courses, it might be redundant of some of your previous lectures (if you come from Dresden anyway) but AgroPariTech gives the chances to deal with many people from different fields who shares their professional experiences, so you will always learn new things. You will be also able, and that's very important, to build a net of contact for advises and to find internship, PhD and jobs.
As a foreigner, do not hesitate to speak and try as much as possible to integrate yourself. The French people will welcome you but before, you should not fear not to speak well enough French!
I hope I convinced you to come in
France and I wish you all the best whatever is your choice!
Cheers,Isabelle
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