Winter School Testimonials
Raj Singj United States of America, Baruch College, New York
What studies are you doing?
I have already finished 3 years of university with a major in Marketing and two minors of French and International Business.
Why did you choose the TBS Education Winter School over other Winter programs?
The TBS Education Winter School was my perfect fit and checked every box that I had for a winter program. First, the courses were very relevant to the coursework for my degree which was the primary focus of my search. Next, the locations offered were all places I would have loved to study. Then the value of the program itself, in terms of its structure, resources, opportunities, and every other ancillary quality was greater than any winter school program I saw.
How did the Winter School Team help you?
The Winter School Team was able to answer all of my questions successfully before the program by email and made my arrival in France very easy. During the program there was always someone available to help through any form of communication when we needed it. There was never a moment where I felt lost or unable to complete a task.
How do you think that the program will help your future career?
The program has already helped my future career. I was able to get international experience, learn among an international student body, and meet educators that make an impact both inside and outside of the program itself. My professor, in only just the winter period, is someone I know I can look to for a recommendation letter or career advice.
Were there any social/cultural activities that you particularly enjoyed?
The museum tour and company visits that were part of the program stood out to me. It was nice to have something like touring the Louvre as a part of the program, creating a more well-rounded experience. The company visit was interesting because they were relevant to the coursework and exposed us to how enterprises operate internationally and in France. I would also say that above these two ideas is the time that the students spent together. We ended up creating a ‘social activity’ out of all the time we spent together getting lunch, touring, and just hanging out.
What did you appreciate about the Winter School: the people, the town, the School etc.?
The experience of meeting the other participants ended up being the biggest part of the Winter School for me. I made friends that I continue to speak to and organize meetups with today, 2 months later. The entire student body got along well and the setting of Paris complimented our experience together well.
What advice would you give to a future TBS Education Winter School participant?
I would say to go into this program with a learning mindset. If you set yourself up to learn from every single experience, big or small, you can leave after 3 weeks learning more than you may have in university so far. The people you meet, the discussions in classrooms, a new setting, and everything in between can teach you so much in a short amount of time.
Imane El Amrany Morocco, Al Akhawayn University
What studies are you doing?
I am in my second year of studies towards a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a double concentration in Marketing and International Business.
Why did you choose the TBS Education Winter School over other Winter programs?
I chose it for three main reasons:
– The reputation of TBS Education as being one of the top business schools in France and Europe.
– All the courses provided by TBS Education Winter School corresponded to the courses offered at my university with a European/French approach, which I was very interested to learn about.
– The two cities: Paris and Toulouse, in which the TBS Education Winter program is held, are major business hubs and have a very rich culture.
How did the Winter School Team help you?
The Team was at our disposal from the beginning of the program until the end in case of any issue or request. The team was available if we needed help to find a place or if we had a problem with the accommodation. What I also appreciated was that they were always checking on us and making sure we didn’t need anything. The Team was very friendly, thoughtful and played a major role in making the participants bond with each other and become friends.
How do you think that the program will help your future career?
The program is definitely an added value for my future professional career. In fact, through the International Marketing course that I took, I was able to get knowledge about how marketing is performed and managed in various international companies. Moreover, thanks to the various projects and case studies that we had to work on, I was able to practice this knowledge in concrete situations.
Were there any social/cultural activities that you particularly enjoyed?
I enjoyed most of the cultural and company visits. On one hand, the TBS Education Winter School team chose to make us discover the most famous monuments of each city, which was important for me as a tourist. On the other hand, I had the opportunity to visit some of the most successful companies worldwide: Hermès and Danone. As a business student, visiting these companies was a great way for me to learn more about their work environment and culture. I also got a better understanding of what business professionals are doing.
What did you appreciate about the Winter School: the people, the town, the School etc.?
I think that the TBS Education Winter School experience was a success for me because of three elements: the people, who were friendly and welcoming, the beautiful vibrant city of Paris, and the quality education with competent professors.
Can you give us a small anecdote concerning your time at TBS Education?
One great memory that I have of my time at TBS Education was when other students and I went to Montmartre with a team of videographers to shoot a video for the TBS Education Winter School. We had a fun time playing in front of the camera and walking around the beautiful place of Montmartre, which I really recommend to future participants to visit.
What advice would you give to a future TBS Education Winter School participant?
The advice I would give to future TBS Education Winter School participants is to make the most out of this excellent experience by learning as much as they can from the professors, participating in as many activities organized by the TBS Education Winter School Team as possible and making as many friends as they can.
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