Click for emotional or educational support - Name: Nimrod Slor-Futterman
Email: nimrod.sl@campus.technion.ac.il
Host University: Ecole Polytechnique
Semester Abroad: Winter 2023/2024
Home Faculty at Technion: Electrical Engineering
Faculty at Host University: Physics
Number of Courses Taken: 3
Course Details:
- Course Name: PHY551A – Optique Quanique: Laser
Recognized by Technion? Yes
Replaced Course at Technion: Photonics and Lasers - Course Name: PHY551 – Champs Relativistes et leur quantification
Recognized by Technion? Yes
Replaced Course at Technion: Quantum Mechanics 3 - Course Name: (Not specified)
Recognized by Technion? Not applicable
Replaced Course at Technion: Not applicable
- Course Recommendations:
I found the courses interesting and engaging, particularly those taught by distinguished professors. The level of difficulty was manageable, with a good balance of workload. However, I cannot recommend specific courses as they may change in the coming year. - Campus Life:
The university is great, although it can be challenging to find courses, especially in English for engineering students. I chose to live in the city, which made it harder to experience campus life since most exchange students live on campus. Socially, I found that French students were not particularly proactive in getting to know exchange students, but the other exchange students were wonderful. There are vibrant activities on campus for those who live there, while those in the city may miss out on some of that. - Message to Future Students:
My exchange experience at Ecole Polytechnique was enriching despite the challenges posed by the distance from central Paris and the ongoing war. The courses were interesting, especially the ones taught by distinguished professors, and I recommend this university for its strong academic reputation. However, prospective students should be mindful of the language barrier when selecting courses, as finding English-taught options can be challenging for engineering students. Social life can be vibrant if you live on campus, and I made great connections with other exchange students. Feel free to reach out to me for any advice or questions regarding the experience!
