Atlanta, USA - Georgia Institute of Technology
"I enrolled in Georgia Tech's Master's program in Aerospace Engineering. With the Thesis option, the course load is lighter, and the corresponding credits are replaced by laboratory research. Throughout my stay, I worked at the Computational Combustion Laboratory on a multi-university project funded by the Office of Naval Research. Thanks to the funding, my tuition fees were covered and I received a monthly salary.
My stay gave me an insight into how scientific research is conducted in academia in the United States. I was able to present my work at a major aerospace conference in Orlando, and I also participated in an end-of-year meeting in Washington, D.C. about the multi-university project I was working on. During my nearly two-year stay in the United States, I was able to truly immerse myself and meet all kinds of people." - Jean
Copenhagen, Denmark - Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU)
"The academic experience at DTU was very enriching and complementary to the training offered by ENSTA. The work assessed is mainly based on group work and the practical application of the concepts studied.
My experience in Denmark was very enriching on a personal level. It marked a significant step towards independence and required me to be self-sufficient and know how to seek information from others or online. Working in an international context is extremely interesting and allows you to discover new cultures, different ways of working, and different ways of being. It also obviously improves your ability to make yourself understood in English, communicate with ease, and constantly integrate into new environments." - Maryse
Delft, Netherlands - Technische Universiteit Delft
"My time at TU Delft was enriching, marked by two internships abroad and inspiring encounters throughout the master's program. I completed my master's thesis at the Belgian company DEME Group, spending three months at their headquarters in Antwerp and then five months at one of their offices in Tokyo. My work focused on studying the movements of an offshore wind turbine during its transport phase at sea, under the effect of waves and cruising speed. This experience was particularly enriching: it allowed me to work in two very different cultures and to acquire in-depth knowledge of the offshore wind sector.
Overall, this experience allowed me to meet many international students with varied backgrounds and expertise. The university campus, which is much larger than that of ENSTA, offers a stimulating environment. As for the academic training, it proved to be of very high quality." - Massami
Gothenburg, Sweden - Chalmers
"After completing a science preparatory program and majoring in ICT at ENSTA, I wanted to apply my knowledge to the field of acoustics. So I chose to go to Chalmers in Sweden. They are internationally renowned and I am very interested in Scandinavian culture. The Master's program in Sound & Vibration offers courses in wave physics, electroacoustics, and signal processing, among other subjects, which piqued my interest.
Going to Sweden was a great decision. Spending two years abroad changed my life, my way of thinking, and my ideals. I'm coming back to France with stars in my eyes. These two years have given me a taste for travel. I'm grateful to ENSTA for this opportunity.“ - Valentin
Madrid, Spain - Universidad Pontificia Comillas (UPC) and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) ETSIN
”I recommend the quality of the teaching, the network in Spain, the opportunities, and the academic environment.
My exchange was in Madrid, at ICAI, where I stayed for five months and took courses focused on the world of data. During this exchange, I was able to discover life in Madrid and life abroad in general, improve my English and Spanish, and learn more about Spanish culture." - Paul
"I recommend ETSIN for its excellent teaching staff and its good support for students (both international and regular). The courses are interesting and different from what we are used to at ENSTA. The ESN community is very active in organizing daytime and evening activities, and Madrid offers a great quality of life.
It's perhaps the easiest opportunity to live in a different environment, a “now or never” kind of thing. It's a chance to prove to yourself that you can thrive in an environment that might have seemed daunting a few months earlier. It's a chance to grow and enrich yourself by discovering new cultures and taking advantage of opportunities that you don't necessarily have at ENSTA. We talk about a substitute semester, but I don't feel like I've replaced anything, I feel like I've added something.“
Montreal, Canada - Polytechnique Montreal
”I did my research master's degree in the field of Artificial Intelligence. I joined the Chandar Research Lab, a multidisciplinary AI research laboratory at MILA, where I had the opportunity to immerse myself in an innovative, cutting-edge environment. During those two years, I was particularly interested in reinforcement learning and its applications for scientific discovery (molecule generation) and streaming learning.
I had the opportunity to discover incredible cultural richness and diversity through my international friends from all walks of life. This experience allowed me to take a step back and reflect on my career prospects and was, from start to finish, an extremely motivating personal challenge (so much so that I decided to stay in Montreal)." - Antoine
“My academic journey has been an enriching and captivating experience, combining theory and practice. I particularly enjoyed the operational research modeling course, which was really relevant to my thesis (on logistics optimization) and taught by a passionate professor.
Living this adventure abroad has added a unique human dimension, made up of encounters and challenges.” - Noam
Michigan, USA - University of Michigan
"Academically, it was a good experience combining theory and practice. I particularly remember a very demanding course on neutronics. Professionally, I completed my end-of-studies internship at Framatome as a core design engineer and refueling analyst for the American fleet's boiling water reactors.
Overall, it was a very enriching experience that allowed me to discover a new culture and learn how to adapt to it." - Maxime
Shanghai, China - SPEIT (SJTU Paris Elite Institute of Technology)
“Integrating into SPEIT is very easy and the courses are of high quality. Studying in China is a great experience.
I highly recommend this type of exchange because it allows you to step outside your comfort zone. You learn a lot from an academic point of view, but also on a personal level. It's a great opportunity.” - Pierre
“The living environment is exceptional, the university is very dynamic, and it's an opportunity to meet lots of different people (Chinese and non-Chinese). Administratively, everything runs very smoothly. SPEIT makes a lot of effort to ensure that the exchange runs without any problems. The courses are satisfactory. And it's a unique opportunity to discover China from the inside.”
Singapore - National University of Singapore (NUS)
"This experience allowed me to develop my research skills while deepening my knowledge through courses at the School of Computing. I also had the opportunity to attend political science and economics classes, which broadened my horizons and enriched my interdisciplinary vision.
Integrating into Singaporean society was an exciting experience. Although it was a little intimidating at first, my involvement in the sailing and kayaking teams allowed me to meet some incredibly welcoming people."
Trondheim, Norway - NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology)
"The courses are of very high quality. Student life is very good. The environment (Trondheim, Norway, landscapes, opportunities for activities, student city) is incredible for a student. Nature is easily accessible for activities outside of class and exploring the region.
It is very enriching to have an international academic experience because it teaches us a lot. You discover another culture, another way of life. You become much more independent and responsible. You can only grow from this experience.“ - Myriam
”International academic exchange develops adaptability, refreshes the mind, and allows you to discover new ideas and new methods. It also improves your social skills and your ability to take responsibility and initiative."
Vienna, Austria - Technische Universität Wien
“The university offers interesting, high-quality courses. What I liked most was the cultural richness of the city of Vienna, which is impressive and provides an extraordinary international experience!” - Samuel
"I recommend this international academic experience because you learn a lot, both culturally and academically. This Erasmus program allowed me to take a break from my studies and study differently, in another language and in another environment. Being abroad is a real opportunity to discover another culture, especially in Austria, which has a very strong cultural heritage." - Eléonore
Zurich, Switzerland - ETHZ (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich)
"This master's degree was an enriching experience that allowed me to deepen my knowledge and broaden my horizons. The Energy Systems Analysis course had a significant impact on my career by introducing me to modeling and life cycle analysis.
My thesis, which focused on energy efficiency in a Swiss region, gave me the opportunity to work on concrete issues and integrate these measures into an optimization model. This experience abroad, rich in international exchanges, also allowed me to discover different approaches influenced by context and culture." - Manon
