2. About LILLE
Inside an autob
us
Easy to get to anywhere (bus+metro+walk)
University Town, full of students and vibrant
young people
Old-looking, but very modern
4th largest city in France
Many students can speak English yet it's
still a struggle to converse with others if you
can't speak French
Good location in Europe!
1 hour to Paris, 1.5 hours to London, 30
mins to Brussels (via train)
Many forms of intercity/intercountry Christmas in Lille!
transpo available: Trains, Buses, etc.
3. About IÉSEG 300! Awoo! Awoo!
“Conférence
des
Grandes
Écoles;”
functions
under Université Catholique de Lille, the
largest Catholic university in France
Composition: 5 buildings, 2 dorms
Our cute campus
Many international students (around 300
in the fall semester of over 40
nationalities,
including other Filipinos from
La Salle, and China, Canada, and USA)!
Classes consist of a balance of French
and international students so you are sure
to meet a diverse group of people!
Filipino dinner
4. Academics and Student Life Typical
Schedul
e
French
orals!
Intensive (1 class/week, 8h30-12h45 daily)
Extensive (similar to ADMU, 3 hours per week)
Not as rigorous but the approach is much more
practical
Lots of options for classes that are very specific
and specialized
Focus: group works (case work, reports, simulation
of real world practices)
Very few requirements since each 2 ECTS (or 1
unit) class is only about 18 hours long
Well-experienced teachers from all over the world
Class population: 12-80 students
Tiramisu-making in
French class
5. Chateau de Cha
Academics and Student Life mbord
Welcome Dinner
Club International: they prepare
social and cultural trips & events such
as:
- buddy nights
- weekly get-togethers
- international parties
- independence day celebrations
- movie nights
- day and weekend trips
- language cafés
Language Café (D ec)
Not much opportunities for orgs/clubs/
extra-curricular activities
Their logo
6. Academics and Student Life
Asso Inter’ Iéseg: https://www.facebook.com/ClubInterIeseg
http://twitter.com/clubinterieseg
7. Life in Lille Mexican Independence
Day 2011
Active night life LASER TAG
Many leisure activities such as bowling,
laser tag, etc.
Plenty of restaurants of different cuisines
Culture is close to that of the Belgian's yet
still very French!
Relatively safe (but there is still a need to be
cautious, occasional theft and brawls still do
exist)
Braderie, the city-wide "tiangge" takes place
around the first weekend of September and
may even coincide with the carnival!
At Blois, France
8. Life in Lille
At Tita Juliet’s
Lille Titas! (Tita Juliet, Tita Myrna, Ate
Sheila, etc)- very, very nice and
accommodating people who will make
you feel the Philippines in France!
You can possible get a part-time job
(baby sitting, tutoring, etc) but it is
difficult if you can't speak French.
Pace of life is slower and more relaxed
than what a lot of us are used to.
Weather: colder and wetter than most
parts of France. Lille Titas
9. Life in Lille Dog Sandwiches
everywhere we go!
Must try:
Dog Sandwiches (Bresil)
Gaufres au Chocolat (Nutella)
Beers (Leffe, Desperados, Triple
Karmeliet, etc.)
Le Must (kebab)
La grignotte (pizza near Iéseg)
Mezzo di Pasta
That Chinese takeout along Rue
Meurein (Riz aux crevettes)
Macarons (Paul)
Escargots
Moules et frites (Aux Moules)
Frites from La Boîte à Sandwichs
Wazemmes chicken
Flunch (unlimited sides)
El Riyadh
La Chicoreeh
AEU Cafeteria (3 euros) Nomnomnom…
10. Life in Lille
Le Rendez-vous
Must try:
Partying (casual attire)
Clubs (Network, Smile, Latina)
Houses
Costumes
International dinners
International nights
Le Rendez-vous, etc.
Shopping during Braderie
Shopping when it’s not Braderie
Jardin Vauban
Le Furet du Nord
Filipino dinner
11. Expenses
Rent: 255-535 (AEU dorms), 405-750 (IESEG dorms), 300++ (for
private flats/apartments with roommates)
Food:
Groceries: 15-20 euros for 2 weeks of food, necessities
Restaurant:
Kebabs & other cheap meals for 6-8 euros
Finer food would cost 10 euros++
AEU cafeteria: 3 euros [inclusive of meal, 2 side dishes (you can get
seconds!), 2 viands of dessert/appetizers/drinks]
Transportation: 1,40 euros/trip (but the city is VERY walkable)
Printing and photocopying: 0,13 (B/W), 0,25 (colored)
Average monthly expense (basic cost of living, doesn't include
traveling): 500 to 700 euros
12. Tips
• Shopping
– Euralille, Wazemmes, Vieux Lille
• Grocery Shopping
– Carrefour in Euralille (biggest)
– Other Carrefour branches
– Match Cooking class
– Wazemmes
• Banking Issues
– HSBC, bank transfer
– Societe Generale, BNP Paribas
• OFII
– You apply for the rights of a French resident
– Do not miss your appointment!
• Accommodations
– AEU Dorms
– Flats Le Rendez-vous
• Travel plans
– Eurail
Rico, the Canadian
13. Tips
• Do not forget: Welcome Dinner
– Meds
– Food (if you want)
– Sewing kit
– Nail cutter
– Adaptors
– Souvenirs from the Philippines
– Extension cords
– Photos (2x2, passport)
– Watch
– At least 2 phones International Dinners
– Chargers
– Photocopies of everything
– Rubber shoes
Night-out
14. Tips House Parties!
• Try to learn French.
• Don’t be cliquish!
• Don’t be a mob!
• Hang out with the other
international students!
• Hang out with the French
students!
• Party! Party! Party!
• Be very practical. International Love
• Keep in touch with your families!
• Plan ahead!
• Travel.
• Get to know Lille!
• EXPERIENCE. on Night Life
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