Compiègne
Quick Facts
Average Rent : 200€ – 300€ after CAF
Monthly transport pass : Free
Last passage of public transport : Undefined
Number of Malaysian student : Less than 15
Interviewee : Xi Yuen Tai
Q : Why did you choose to do your study in this city and how did it differ from your expectations?
Xi Yuen : I like the school’s system. We have less classes and we’re allowed to choose our own subjects.
Q : What do you like and dislike about this city?
Xi Yuen : I like the people here. They are nicer and are more patient than most people that I’ve met previously. However I dislike the fact that it’s a pretty small city.
Q : What were the difficulties that you faced here? How did you overcome them?
Xi Yuen : Less hours of classes means more self-studying done at home to catch up with the syllabus. There’s an FB group with all UTCéens in it, if we have any problem, and I mean ANY, we just have to ask a question and people will readily advise us and offer us solutions.
Q : What did you like to do in the city for leisure purposes?
Xi Yuen : Jog along the Bord de l’Oise, go to the park, go for a swim
Q : How did you find the locals in the city?
Xi Yuen : The locals are very nice and warm.
Q : Share your favourite memory in this city/your department.
Xi Yuen : Making friends with each and every one of the students, they are all extremely friendly and open-minded.
Q : Where can you get halal food?
Xi Yuen : In the supermarket
Université Technologie de Compiègne
Interviewee : Xi Yuen Tai (1ère année en Génie Urbain)
Q : How do you find the teachers and the environment in your department
Xi Yuen : They are patient and value hardworking students.
Q : How do you find the international student support in your department/école?
Xi Yuen : It’s better than I expected. There’s an international students association in school and they’ve organised lots of fun activities for us. I met a lot of new friends.
Q : Describe the student life (Sports, night life, cultural events)
Xi Yuen : There are plenty of associations and sports activities here. Lesser class hours allows you to spend more time on extracurricular activities. The well-being of the students is pretty well taken care of.
Q : How do you go to class?
Xi Yuen : Depends on where the classes will be held. 13- 20 minutes by foot or 5 minutes by bus.
