Student life in Grenoble Living in Grenoble Sport

Student life in Grenoble § § § Living in Grenoble Sport Culture Socializing Health Expense estimate Crédits photos : © université de Grenoble / A. Chezière, Utopik photo ; © université Stendhal / Bérangère Haëgy

Living in Grenoble § A natural exceptional environment : a town in the heart of the Alps mountains § One of the most beautiful campus : a landscaped park with about 30, 000 trees and 40 works of art § More than 200 student organisations § 400 cultural events organised each year § Guaranteed accommodation for exchange programme students Crédits photos : © université de Grenoble / A. Chezière, Utopik photo ; © université Stendhal / Bérangère Haëgy

Sport § Two possibilities : practising sport as part of the studies or as a leisure § Many sport facilities : an Olympic swimming pool, tennis courts, climbing walls, sports grounds § About 30 sport activities : athletics, dancing, rowing, fencing, football, rugby… and of course skiing, climbing, hiking § Personalized training for high level athletes Crédits photos : © université de Grenoble / A. Chezière, Utopik photo ; © université Stendhal / Bérangère Haëgy

The entertainment hall of université Stendhal : l’Amphidice § 55 shows organised each year § Free admission (mostly) or for a small amount § Multidisciplinary entertainment programme : cinema, theatre, dance, music § Also used as a pedagogical tool for students : - Meetings with professionals - Work experience And also : § A monthly selection of free cultural activities dedicated to students thanks to the organisation “Tramway nommé culture” Crédits photos : © université de Grenoble / A. Chezière, Utopik photo ; © université Stendhal / Bérangère Haëgy

Activities offered by the entertainment office of the CUEF § § § Cutural outings: night visits of the Bastille fort, initiation to wine tasting Sports experiences: kayak, canyoning, paragliding, hiking in the local mountains Sightseeing: Annecy (the small Venice of the French Alps), Côte d’Azur (Nice and Monaco), Orange and Avignon (Roman sites), Chamonix-Mont blanc… Crédits photos : © université de Grenoble / A. Chezière, Utopik photo ; © université Stendhal / Bérangère Haëgy

Socializing § The entertainment office of the CUEF also organizes : - an international cooking party - the international café of the CUEF: meetings on Tuesdays between French and international students http: //cuef. u-grenoble 3. fr/english-version/practical-information/cultural-activities § A 900 m² student centre on the campus, the “Espace de vie étudiante” (EVE) : a café, facilities for shows and parties, a student radio, a focal point for student organisations Crédits photos : © université de Grenoble / A. Chezière, Utopik photo ; © université Stendhal / Bérangère Haëgy

Welcoming foreign students : Integre organisation Integrate foreign students by : § Accompanying their stay in Grenoble § Promoting encounters between French and international students § Discovering the Rhône-Alpes region and French culture The Integre organisation runs: § Welcoming activities : historic visits of Grenoble, visit of the Campus, buddy systems and “tandem” evenings… § Outdoor activities : skating and bowling party, barbecues… § Cultural activities : Visit of Lyon during “la fête des Lumières”, linguistic cafés, “Wine and cheese” evenings, free visits of museums and exhibitions § International parties http: //www. integre-grenoble. org/website/index. php Crédits photos : © université de Grenoble / A. Chezière, Utopik photo ; © université Stendhal / Bérangère Haëgy

Take part in the programme “Jeunes ambassadeurs” A programme designed to welcome and integrate international students in the economic and cultural life of the region during their year abroad. Becoming a ‘young ambassador’ allows to: § Benefit from an economic ‘coaching’ § Attend numerous events: company visits, international conferences § Take part in a generously prized competition involving a project bringing closer the Rhône-Alpes region and the student’s home region. Conditions to take part: § Stay in Grenoble for a university year § Draw up a letter of application for a selection jury in September Crédits photos : © université de Grenoble / A. Chezière, Utopik photo ; © université Stendhal / Bérangère Haëgy

Health § French medical insurance : around 70% of medical fees reimbursed (compulsory) § French mutual insurance : the other 30% reimbursed § An health centre especially for students on the campus Crédits photos : © université de Grenoble / A. Chezière, Utopik photo ; © université Stendhal / Bérangère Haëgy

Expense estimate The very minimum needed to live on a month is 430€ (this is the amount we require our students have to guarantee, which is very tight. The minimum should be between 500 and 600€ a month. Main expenses are as followed : § Rent for a renovated room: 300€ a month § § § § (possibility to get the CAF rent allowance if you stay over 6 months) Meals: 2. 80€ a meal x 60: 168€ a month Transport : 24€ for a monthly pass Insurance responsabilité civile: 15€ a year Insurance for room: 21€ a year French medical insurance (70% reimbursed): 200€ a year French mutual insurance (the other 30% reimbursed): 36€ a year The 2 options are cheaper than the American insurance Books: 50€ a year (students are not required to buy books and can get everything in the library) TGV Paris Grenoble: 170€ (around 100€ or less if you buy your tickets in advance) Crédits photos : © université de Grenoble / A. Chezière, Utopik photo ; © université Stendhal / Bérangère Haëgy