127 reviews
4.13 / 5 based on 127 reviews
Useful |
1
Andreas F
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
In the beginning it was quite hard to learn the language because the facilities that the university was giving were fully booked. Bit after bit, by attending the daily courses I could manage to improve my french skills.
Read more >
Useful |
4
Chris T
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Personal comments
Apply early for a place in the university student accomodation (with the FMEL agency) as it's the best but you have to apply very early! In order of preference: Cèdres, then Bourdonette and then Rhodanie, the others aren't so good for location or sociability. Cèdres is by far the best if you like being near the lake, and partying all night with other students! The price is also cheap compared to the UK, and everything is well organised.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Helena T
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
For me, it's important not only to live independant, but also with others. Living in a shared appartment has all I ask for. Anyhow, I would rather live in a new way if I'd go one more year to try something new!
Read more >
Useful |
0
Jacob G
Overall
I wish I had known...
Not really. Found out about most things upon arrival with the help from the university and other students.
Read more >
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
A lot of student activities are organized, especially for exchange students. Attend as many of them as possible. This way you will learn how the university works, you will get to know other students and you will get many recommendations on what to do and see in school and in Switzerland.
Read more >
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
Explore the country and go skiing!
Read more >
Useful |
0
Felix G
Housing
Type of housing: Student Residence
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Student Residence
Why?
Except the costs, I was completely contented with the student residence.
Read more >
Personal comments
The housing was completely satisfying. The metro station was just around a corner and it was a calm district to live at.
Read more >
Useful |
0
josemorenorubio
Overall
I wish I had known...
Only that it would be my last year studing, and I would know that this year would be a big change in my life
Read more >
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The EPFL offers you a lot of possibilites and is very important in Europe. The City of Lausanne is great
Read more >
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
This year has been the best year of my life. I think all the students have to have this kind of experience, you have to go out!!
Read more >
en 
English
Español
Français