IFI Rouen

The apartment block that I lived in had other students living there as well. So even though I had my own space, I was not alone. Also, there was pool and a bar and cleaners on a friday. These cost only a fraction more( when divided by 3 people) than the IFI residences.

The apartments offered were in a convenient location, with easy access to the university. I enjoyed the convenience of having my own living space, as well as being able to live amongst other international students and French citizens.

There are pluses and minuses to the housing options. Dorms are nice cause they are near campus and with the majority of students. Unfortunately they are a fair distance away from downtown Rouen, which can be a real pain at night, and it inconvenient for discovering the city. An apartment with French students is the best, but there is no help in finding a good one. There are student studios downtown, but they are ridiculously expensive, and you will almost certainly not make friends in them. Most of the French students are very introverted in their housing.

It is the best way to meet fellow students and the location is ideal

It was great to be located with other students studying abroad.

Great atmosphere. Got to be around all international students