How do you choose your course? Here are some tips to put into practice.
Ask for advice
Talk to professionals in the fields you are interested in, or with teachers or guidance counsellors. They can give you additional information about programs and career options.
Take time to think
Behind the choice of a good training course, there are several hours of questions. It is therefore important for students to take enough time to take stock of their skills, their passions, the job market and the list of jobs that are recruiting.
It's a real tour of the field, which is why good thinking is necessary.
Orient yourself towards a course that recruits
Choosing the right training also means choosing a course that will ensure you a job at the end of your cycle. The student must ensure that the training chosen allows him to have the skills necessary to be competitive on the job market.
Here are some questions to ask yourself for good orientation:
- Does the training correspond to a promising profession in my country?
- Is the training content regularly updated to adapt to the latest market developments?
- Will the training allow me to adapt to the changes in my profession?
- Will the training give me the opportunity to retrain myself to a job-generating profession?
Study the offers of each university
Comparison has always been useful in making a better choice. Although all universities are of high quality, some courses may not meet your ambitions.
Choose those that offer courses that match your career orientation.
Listen to outside opinions
Take the time to talk to current and former students to get their views on the university. This approach will help you choose your university by allowing you to better understand its reputation and its particularities.
Ask them questions about their student experience and what aspects of the university are of particular interest to you.
Choosing student cities
Is the university you are going to choose located in a student city? This question may seem trivial to you, but student cities have several advantages for students.
Dynamism and cultural life: Student cities are often very lively, with numerous cultural and social activities for students.
Housing offer: It is easier to find housing for students (university residences, private student housing, and shared flats).
Infrastructures and services adapted to students: The adapted infrastructures are put in place for the development of the student (university libraries, sports halls, coworking spaces).
Job and internship opportunities: It is easier for students to find an internship or job in student cities.
The most famous cities for being student friendly are the following: Toulouse, Lyon, Paris, Montpellier, Grenoble, Strasbourg, etc.
These cities offer a wide choice of universities and colleges, as well as numerous cultural and leisure opportunities. They also have an efficient public transport network and affordable housing for students. The entire Studely team would like to congratulate you on having been accepted to a university in France. For your consular procedures, do not hesitate to contact our advisers for personalized support.