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SKEMABusiness School

Sophia Antipolis Campus60 rue Dostoevski - BP 08506902 Sophia Antipolis Cedex - FranceTel: +33 (0)4 93 95 44 44Fax: +33 (0)4 93 65 45 24

Lille CampusAvenue Willy Brandt

59777 EuralilleLille - FranceTel: +33 (0)3 20 21 59 62Fax: +33 (0)3 20 21 59 59

Paris-La Dfense CampusPle Universitaire Lonard de VinciEsplanade Mona Lisa - Courbevoie92916 Paris La Dfense Cedex - FranceTel: +33 (0)1 41 11 74 61

www.skema.edu

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Sophia Antipolis Campus

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Table of contents

GET READY FOR YOUR INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE 6>Your First Steps: Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6>Getting Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Getting here by yourself>About the Sophia Antipolis Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The campus and its facilities>Residence Permit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Who & when? How to apply? First Application / Renewal FAQ> The French Social Security System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16>Accommodation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9

How to find it? FAQ The different places The rent allowance>Financial Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Bank account Banks in Sophia Antipolis Banks in Antibes & Juan-les-Pins Useful information

START LIVING YOUR FRENCH LIFE 27>Daily Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

CommunicationTransportationMailShops for foodElectronic adaptersLaundromatsCost of living

GET THE FRENCH TOUCH 32>Culture & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Shopping

Sport activitiesCinemasPerfume factoriesMuseums

ConcertsSnack Bars & restaurantsPubs & barsNight clubs

>Wandering Around & Further . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Lets discover the French RivieraGetting along the CoastGoing further in FranceLets discover the European universe

USEFUL CONTACTS 41>Emergency Telephone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41>Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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GET READY FOR YOURINTERNATIONALEXPERIENCE

Your First Steps: Checklist

Before your arrival:VISA

Do not forget

If you come from one of the following countries, (Algeria, Argentina, Benin, Brazil, Cameroon,Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo Brazzaville, Czech Republic, Gabon, Guinea, India, IvoryCoast, Korea, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Russia, Senegal, Syria,Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, USA and Vietnam) you have to contact Campus France to obtain your

visa: www.campusfrance.orgFor other countries, you should contact the French Embassy of your country directly.

Plane ticketIf you need to apply for a Residence Permit, all the documents are listed on page 50For EU citizens: get a European health insurance cardLook for a flat: www.skema.edu/en/SOPHIA-ANTIPOLIS/Housing%20Services

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Getting Here

From the airport

>There is a bus from the Airport to SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus: Only 1, every 30minutesIf you arrive at Terminal 2 (T2), take the free bus to go to Terminal 1 (T1); then take the bus line 230(direction Gare routire des Messugues VSA - Valbonne Sophia-Antipolis, stop at CERAM/SKEMA).www.cg06.fr/cms/cg06/upload/servir-les-habitants/fr/files/230.pdf

> There is a bus from the Airport to Antibes & Juan-les-Pins: Only 1, every 30 minutesIf you arrive at T2, take the free bus to go to T1, and then, take the bus line 250 (destination Cannes). Youcan stop in Antibes and Juan-les-Pins city centers.www.cg06.fr/cms/cg06/upload/servir-les-habitants/fr/files/250.pdf

For all buses and shuttles (whatever your destination), please consult:www.nice.aeroport.fr/passagers/Acces-plan-et-parking/Acceder-a-l-aeroport/Bus-et-navettes

>Cab companies:International Transportsfor multi-persons transportation: reservation possible 24 hours before your arrival:Cellular phone: +33 (0)6 09 77 32 06Tel: +33 (0)9 60 49 70 40 - Fax: +33 (0)4 92 10 13 99E-mail: [email protected] site: www.international-transports.fr (You can book a cab online)

Transeurope 897, Chemin du Valbosquet, 06600 AntibesTel: +33 (0)4 93 34 58 21Fax: +33 (0)4 93 33 61 78

A train (TER) from the station Nice-Saint Augustin (10 min walk from the airport) to go to the Antibes or Juan-les-Pins train stations.

From the train station

High-Speed and Express Trains (TGV and Train Corail) from the Riviera link the coast to all Fr ench regionsand all major European cities. The TGV Mditerrane (high speed train) speeds you from Paris to Nice in 5

hours 25 minutes. To get to SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus, you should stop in Antibesor Juan-les-Pins and catch a bus.www.sncf.frTo go to S KEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus:>From Antibes train station you can take the bus line 100 Express. It costs only1.>From Juan-les-Pins train station: when you go out of the train station, turn to the r ight to Rue delEstrel. You will arrive in front of the sea. You can take the bus line 1 (direction Gare routire desMessugues VSA - Valbonne Sophia-Antipolis) and stop at CERAM/SKEMA. It costs only 1.www.envibus.fr

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By car

Frances motorway system links the Riviera to Europe.A few examples of distances in kilometres from Nice:Paris 950 km, Milan 320 km, Geneva 630 km, Barcelona 670 km, Rome 710 km, Munich 810 km,Brussels 1,220 km, Amsterdam 1,400 km.Reckon on an 8-hour drive from Nice to Paris.

Driving to SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus:> If you come from Antibes - Juan-les-Pins, you should take the road D35 driving to Sophia Antipolis.

Follow the signs Sophia Antipolis and go to Les Lucioles accs 3.> If you come from Nice or Cannes, you should take the motorway A8 and exit at number 44(Antibes - Sophia Antipolis). Follow the signs indicating Sophia Antipolis and Accs 3, Les Lucioles.

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About the Sophia Antipolis Campus

> Access to SKEMABusiness SchoolSophia Antipolis Campus60 rue Dostoevski, BP 08506902 Sophia Antipolis Cedex,France

> Access to SKEMA Bachelor

157 rue Albert Einstein, BP 08506902 Sophia Antipolis Cedex,France

Tel: +33 (0)4 93 95 44 44www.skema.edu

SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis campus buildings can be accessed freely throughout the day orwith a magnetic student card (early in the morning and late at night):Monday to Friday, from 7.30 am to 10 pmSaturday from 8 am to 6.30 pm

Bus lines making a stop at SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus: 1, 9, 20, 100 and 640.www.envibus.fr

Computer roomsStudents have access to computer laboratories throughout the school. All computers have Internet access;there is one printer per computer lab.

The library, called the Mdiathque, also has a few computers with Internet access.

Laptop Internet accessThe school has a number of fixed computers, but it is recommended that you bring your own laptop.

Dont forget to bring the appropriate electricity converters if necessary.

There are a lot of computer plugs throughout the school to which your computer can be hooked up:in the Mdiathque, the foyer, in designated laptop computer rooms and in various hallways. You canaccess the school network and printers via a network card.

You can connect your own laptop to the free WIFI; the Front Office will help you to link to the network andprovide you with a user identity.

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> CafeteriaThe school cafeteria offers meals for 3.05Monday to Friday: 11.30 am to 1.45 pm

> LibraryThe library is normally open from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 7 pm. It is divided into two main roomsand a few study rooms and it houses approximately 13,000 different titles, adding up to 20,000 books.These are mostly management books, but other subjects can be found, including science, psychology,law, economics and languages. There is also a large collection of newspapers and magazines, numberingapproximately 230 titles, which are available both in English and French. Avid readers of Time, theEconomist and the Financial Post as well as Le Nouvel Observateur and LExpress will find more thanenough to read.

> Student associationsOver 30 student associations that foster your personal development: cultural (theatre, arts, music, etc.),humanitarian, sports, professional.http://www.skema-bs.fr/fr/skema-business-school/vie-associative

These student associations are very active at SKEMA Sophia Antipolis Campus.> Interculture - A welcome for foreign students

Whose mission is to help international students integration into SKEMA Business School Sophia AntipolisCampus and in France

Organises events designed to help them settle in at SKEMA Sophia Antipolis Campus or enabling them todiscover the region

Handles the reception of foreign students & sets up a buddy system Helps international students every day (for instance: French course)

> The AMD Association will be able to help you find a job:If you need money to pay for all of SKEMA Sophia Antipolis Campus activities, go to meet the studentassociation, called AMD. Various job offers are proposed.Dont hesitate to contact them.

> Some of the main activities> WEI: integration weekend organized by the BDE (Student Board) end of September> GALA: organized by the Gala association mid November> SEMISKI: 4 days of skiing organized by Xtrem January> Le FESTI: National Theatre Festival of Grande Ecoles and Universities, it brings together amateur dramagroups (national and international) for an entire week> SKEMA Beach Session: national tournament of beach soccer, beach rugby, volleyball, sand ball, etc.organized by the BDS (Sport association) April

Every Thursday one student association organises a party on the beach or in a club. (Entrance8 for SKEMAstudents.)

> SportYou have the possibility to practice sports at SKEMA Sophia Antipolis Campus (fitness, badminton, basket-ball, dance, climbing, soccer, golf, rugby, tennis, sailing, etc.).

You can for instance join our famous soccer team, handball team or rugby team.

Think about bringing a medical certificate for sport

For any questions:Nathalie [email protected]

If it is mentioned on your visa: dispens temporaire de carte de sjour> You dont need to apply for a Residence PermitFor European citizens, Residence Permits are not required.

If you are not concerned by this section, go directly to page 16

If you are a non-European student:> You have to apply for a Residence Permit> As soon as possible after the Orientation Day, you need tomake an appointment with the person in charge of the ResidencePermit, Dhlia Larive. She is available on Mondays atSKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus; please sign up for anappointment on the timetable posted on the door of her office (office 322).

Upon arrival in France, it is strongly recommended to apply immediately for your Residence Permit,because it could take more than 3 months to obtain it!

How to apply?

> Before your arrival in FranceYou must get together the following documents:

A birth certificate translated into French by a certified translatorA copy of your vaccination certification (for the medical visit)

The Residence Permit will cost you 58 for a first Application and 30 for a Renewal.

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First Application

After the visa instruction given by the consular authority in your home country, the consulate gives youa long stay visa.With your visa, the consulate gives you 2 documents called demande dattestation OFII (appendice 1)and a notice explicative (appendice 2). Keep these documents carefully!

The Residence Permit application procedure has to be done in 4 steps:

> Step 1: As soon as you arrive in France (beginning of September or January)Upon your arrival you should make an appointment with Dhlia Larive, office hours every Monday atSKEMA Campus Sophia Antipolis (office # 322).

> You will have to bring the following documents to your appointment with Dhlia Larive: the OFII certificate (appendice 1). You have to fill it in before your appointment.Dont forget to write your address: it is very important. your passport. a clear copy of your passport (the pages containing information about your identity, your visa andthe stamp testifying your entry to France or to the Schengen space).

> Step 2: Dhlia Larive will send your documents to the OFIIWithin three months after your application, the OFII will send you an appointment notice to have amedical examination. You cant change your appointment. You have to go even if you have courses.

> Step 3: Your appointment with the OFIIYou will need to bring these documents with you for the medical examination:

Your passport with the long stay visa,A full face photo without a hat (French passport size photo: 3.5 x 4.5 cm)Proof of domicile in France receipt of rent, electricity, gas, water or telephone bill in your name or

the contract you signed with the landlord (bail de location),The taxes to be paid to the OFII, i.e. an OMI stamp for 58.

You can buy the OMI stamp for58 at the Htel des Impts (find the location on http://en.mappy.com) in Sophia Antipolis (80 route des Lucioles) or Antibes, or at the Prfecture (147, route deGrenoble 06200 Nice from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm www.alpes-maritimes.pref.gouv.fr.

> Step 4: OFII sticker as proof of Residence PermitAfter remittance of these documents to the OFII, a sticker will be stuck on your passport by the OFII, toprove that the procedure has been completed.

You will be authorized to remain on French territory (for the duration of your visa) only if your passportcontains this sticker from the OFII, certifying that you have carried out these formalities within 3months of your arrival in France.

The appointment for your medical examination cannot be changed (about 6 months waiting list!!)

OFIIImmeuble SPACE - 208, Route de Grenoble - 06200 Nice OuestTel: +33 (0)4 92 29 49 00

Application for a renewal

You will receive the form to fill in (and a list of required documents) during the Orientation Day (whenyou are in France) or at the International Office (office 322).

You should make an appointment with Dhlia Larive (office 322) and bring all required documents andthe form filled in properly. Please make a copy of each document and hand in everything (original +copies) to Dhlia Larive.

It is compulsory to come with ALL the original documents. If you forgot an original, you will have to asksomebody to send you the document(s) left at home (financial statement, birth certificate, etc.).

It is compulsory to provide the ORIGINAL documents with the legible copies.Incomplete forms will be refused (see application form p.15)

Notice:You must apply for a renewal almost 2 months before your current Residence Permit expires.Your renewal cannot be done if your Residence Permit has already expired.

About 2 weeks* after your application, you will receive an email from Dhlia Larive asking you to comeand take your rcpiss (temporary Residence Permit) which is valid for 3 months. About 2 and ahalf months* later, you will receive another email asking y ou to pick up your Residence Permit at thePrfecture.

For sudents who have the new visa VLS-TS and ask for the first time a renewal, a birth certificatetranslated into French must be provided.

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Frequently Asked Questions

>What about travelling?

I am in France and my visa is still valid - can I travel outside of France?> First Application: You can travel as soon as you get your yellow sticker on your passport, ie after youhave had the medical check-up.> Renewal: You can travel only if you have your old residence permit plus the valid recepiss

>And what about working?

> Internship

If I am an exchange student (European or non European)> If you want to do an internship in France, you need an internship agreement provided byyour homeuniversity.

If I am an MS, MSc or SAI student (European or non European)> If you have to do an internship during your academic year, you can do it without any Work Permit; youjust need an internship agreement signed between yourself, the company and SKEMA Business School(further information at the Careers Office of SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus).

> Working

If I am a European citizen> You can work wherever you want without any Residence or Work Permit.

If I am a non European citizen and it is written on my visa dispens de carte de sjour > You cannot apply for a job.

If I am a non European citizen applying for a Residence Permit> You need to have applied for a Residence Permit and have found a job, which means having received acontract.Students cannot work more than 964 h ours/year.The company will take care of the whole administrative process.

Then, there are 2 possibilities of work conditions:- 12 months working part-time (maximum 17.5 hours per week)

- 9 months working part-time and 3 months full-time (35 hours/week)

For more information, please see:www.campusfrance.org

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SophiaAntipolisCampus CER-FOR- 0053-V04

International Students

2011-2012

Information

Surname and First Name : ______________________________________________________________

Maiden Name :_______________________________________________________________________

E-mail :_____________________________________________________________________________

Birth Date :__________________________________________________________________________

Birth Place :_________________________________________________________________________

Fathers Surname and First Name :_______________________________________________________

Mothers Maiden Name and First Name :___________________________________________________

Nationality :__________________________________________________________________________

Passport Number :____________________________________________________________________

Passport Date of Issue :________________________________________________________________

Passport Date of Expiry :_______________________________________________________________

Residence Permit Number:______________________________________________________________

Permit Date of Issue :__________________________________________________________________

Permit Date of Expiry :_________________________________________________________________

Marital Status : Single Married Divorced Widowed

Date of Entry in France :________________________________________________________________

Personal Address in France :____________________________________________________________

Documents to enclose

Copy of the expired Residence Permit Copy of your valid passport: Pages concerning your personal information, the validity for at least 1 year (with a long stay visa). SKEMA Business School original certificate Degrees obtained or your official transcr ipt (marks or grade obtained in previous studies) or c ertificate of success of the

previous year Financial certificate of resources from your bank or your parents, certifying that you have at least 450 euros per month during

the stay of your studies + Your last 3 bank statements from your French Bank. Copy of the Social Security Form Written proof of address dated within the last three months (lease contract, electricity, telephone or water bill... and if

necessary certificate + identification of the person accommodating the applicant copy of his/her ID Card or ResidencePermit).

3 recent and high-contrast identity pictures (passport size) 1 OMI Stamp (30 euros)

Married / Divorced Certificate translated into French by a certified translator CERFA Form available at the Residence Permit Office (to be signed during your appointment) Students who have the new VLS-TS visa, and who ask for a renewal for the fist time, must provide a birth certificate translated

into French.

Incomplete files will not be accepted!

SKEMA Business SchoolInternational Office (Room # 322)60 rue Dostoevski BP 085 06902 Sophia Antipolis Cedex FranceTl : +33 (0)4 93 95 44 59 (only on Mondays) Fax : +33 (0)4 93 95 45 70www.skema.edu

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The French Social Security System

IF You are under 28 years old You are registered in a higher education institution You are in France to study for more than 3 months

How much does it cost?Approximately200 payable by French cheque, credit card or cash.

When must you register?You must subscribe to the Social Security health care insurance on the first day of your arrival at SKEMABusiness School Sophia Antipolis Campus.

What do you absolutely need for your subscription?- A copy of your ID or Passport- Your Birth Certificate translated into French- Payment (bank cheque, international credit card or cash)- Address in France

Special situations:> Students from European Union Countries are exempt from these Social Security requirements if theyhave on them the European Health Insurance card or a private insurance certificate with valid dateswritten on it (private insurance accepted only if the minimum validation date of end of September is clearlyindicated if not, you must register for the French student Social Security).> Students from Quebec are exempt if they have an SE401Q form.

IF If you are over 28 years old You are registered in a higher education institution You are in France to study for 1 year

The CMU form (Universal Health Cover) will be obtained from the Social Security office (CPAM) of yourresidence. The rate is variable.

You need to bring to the CPAM (please note that some of the documents have to be prepared in yourcountry):

A birth certificate translated into FrenchCopy of Student ID or passportCopy of Residence Permit or rcpissProof of money earned in the last year worldwide: salary or letter from parents, financial sponsor,

etc. with the amount of money you received from them to live on.Proof of address in France : rent contract or proof of payment

Your French bank account details (RIB)*A proof of study at SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus

Incomplete applications will not be accepted!

Please prepare all documents and contact the Registraire as soon as you arrive

VERY IMPORTANT:

FOR ALL STUDENTS ARRIVING IN SEPTEMBER OVER 28 YEARS OLD

YOU MUST COME WITH YOUR OWN MEDICAL INSURANCE VALID IN FRANCE WHICH COVERSYOU UNTIL THE END OF DECEMBER, BECAUSE THE REGISTRATION PROCEDURE FOR CMUTAKES TIME.

YOU WILL HAVE TO GIVE US A COPY OF THIS INSURANCE ON YOUR ARRIVAL TRANSLATED INTOENGLISH OR FRENCH (DETAILED DOCUMENT STATING WHAT YOU ARE COVERED FOR WITH DATES OF

VALIDITY)

IF If you are over 28 years old You are registered in a higher education institution You are in France to study for 1 semester only

YOU MUST COME WITH YOUR OWN MEDICAL INSURANCE VALID IN FRANCE WHICH COVERS

YOU UNTIL THE END OF DECEMBER, BECAUSE THE REGISTRATION PROCEDURE FOR CMUTAKES TIME.

*As soon as you have an address in France, you need to open a French bank account. Ask for a check book and a RIB (which is the Relev dIdentite Bancaire = IBAN)

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YOU MUST REGISTER FOR

THE FRENCH SOCIAL SECURITY HEALTH CARE INSURANCE; IT IS COMPULSORY

VERY IMPORTANT:FOR ALL STUDENTS ARRIVING IN SEPTEMBER UNDER 28 YEARS OLD :FRENCH SOCIAL SECURITY DOES NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL 1st OCTOBER, SO YOUR OWNMEDICAL INSURANCE MUST COVER YOU IN FRANCE UNTIL 30 SEPTEMBER

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE CMU (Universal Health Cover)

YOU MUST COME WITH YOUR OWN MEDICAL INSURANCE VALID IN FRANCE COVERING YOUUNTIL THE END OF YOUR STAY.


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Accommodation

How to find it?

SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus helps everyoneto find a place to stay. Our school has a special website which is anefficient tool to find accommodation either for French or foreign students.

What if the rent of an apartment is too expensive for you? Dont worry: before getting here, youll be able

to find someone to share accommodation with you thanks to the roommate section on our website!

Have a look on the housing section of our website:www.skema.edu/en/SOPHIA-ANTIPOLIS/Housing%20services

From that website, you can:

Look for an accommodation

Once on the website, click on direct access and select housing services Sophia Antipolis to accessthe housing section on the website. In the grey box in the middle of the page, click on Access toSKEMAs offers in order to see ads from apartment owners. This website requires a password and is

primarily dedicated to new students. For the upcoming academic year, your password will be providedwith your information package.

Some information:A studio is a one-room flat; this is the right place for you, if you want to live alone.F2, F3, F4 are bigger flats: the number indicates how many rooms the flat has, excluding kitchen andbathroom.F2: one bedroom + a living roomF3: two bedrooms + a living roomF4: three bedrooms + a living room

Look for a roommate

> If you have already found a place to stay, but are looking for someone to share it with: click on Youcan find other students to share an apartment with.

> You didnt find an accommodation but are looking for a flatmate: click on You can find other studentsto share an apartment with: enter the password that will be available at the end of May and fill in theother sections to log in. Click on the roommate section and register or contact the students directly!


> What is the French Social Security?The French Social Security is the national French system of Social Security cover.Employees and students pay a contribution to be able to have access to health care, with thereimbursement of health care expenses that they may have incurred.

> Mdecin traitantWhen you register for the F rench Social Security, you will be asked to choose a mdecin traitant(designated doctor).If you are ill, this is the doctor you should go to: he will transfer you to a specialist if necessary. On yourfirst visit, ask for a dclaration de choix du mdecin traitant which yo u will both sign.We recommend you choose a doctor of Secteur 1, whose fees are the cheapest.

If you do not follow this procedure, you will be reimbursed less for medical expenses. Please note that inany case the Scurit Sociale does not reimburse 100% of all expenses (see below).

Form to fill in:www.lmde.com/fileadmin/img/secu/Declaration_de_choix_du_medecin_traitant.pdf

> Which treatments are reimbursable?> Doctors (between 50% and 70%),> Emergency services and hospitals (hospitals charges vary according to the treatment),> Medicines (medicines must be prescribed by your doctor; certain drugs, sometimes called comfortdrugs, are not reimbursable).

To avoid having to pay a large outstanding amount for treatment, it is preferable to take out an additionalhealth insurance policy, which, once your subscription fee is paid, will guarantee a reimbursement forhealth costs in addition to the one received from your Registraire office.

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>What is the difference between a Residence and a Hotel ?A residence offers a kitchen with cooking facilities for each apartment*.Rent is calculated per week or per month. A hotel has no cooking facilities and rent is calculated per day.

You will find the list of residences / hotels on the website.*There are different sizes of apartments available in residences, e.g. studio (one-room),

2 pices (bedroom+ living area), 3 pices (2 bedrooms + living area), etc.

>If I find accommodation through an agency, is there any cost?Yes, normally you have to pay one months rent as the agency fee. This fee may vary depending on the

agency and the type of accommodation. You can find a list of agencies on our website.

> Is it possible to find accommodation without paying an agency?Yes. A list of private landlords is also available on our website (to access this list, you need the passwordthat will be sent to you). Private landlords are owners of accommodation who rent specifically to students ofSKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus. You must contact them directly, and no agency fees arepayable. You will be entitled to apply for the C.A.F. housing allowance (Info: See p.22 Rent Allowance).

> Why do I have to confirm my accommodation before my arrival?- If you arrive in September, you will arrive in a highly popular tourist region where the season isnot yet over.- An accommodation contract is very important for students of certain nationalities. You may needthis certificate to apply for a visa.- After your arrival, you may need a personal address to apply for your bank account, insurance,Residence Permit, etc.

- If you do not book accommodation in advance, you may end up paying more, and having lesschoice.- If you prefer to visit prospective apartments in person and/or if you want to find someone toshare with after having met at SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus, we suggest youto book a residence or a hotel room for the first week. You will then be able to decide which typeof accommodation suits your expectations.However, by waiting, you also risk having less choice with regards to price and convenience.

>I dont drive a car, where should I live?Most of the students live in Antibes and Juan-les-Pins since the bus takes about 30 minutes to get toSKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus. Juan-les-Pins and Antibes are very convenient towns witheverything youll need (internet cafs, laundry, post office, shops, train and bus station, clubs, etc.). Lastbut not least, if you choose to r ent a flat in Juan-les-Pins, you will never be far from the sea!The towns of Cannes and Nice are quite far away from SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus.Most students who live over there have a car.Other students prefer living in a place close to SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus. If you

do so, you wont have to wake up very early in the morning to reach SKEMA! However, you have to knowthat SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus is in the middle of a technology park. The school issurrounded by companies and other academic institutions, meaning that shops and activities are not there!

> Who can give me advice?If you encounter any difficulties to find a place to live, you can contact:[email protected]

In Sophia Antipolis you can find student residences close to the campus.The details of these offers are available on the internet on www.adele.org.

Residences in Sophia-Antipolis & Valbonne

Les Lucioles Apartmentswww.lesluciolesapartments.com140, Rue Albert EinsteinLes Lucioles -06560 [email protected]: +33 (0) 4.92.96.00.43

Studea Sophia2881, Route des Crtes06560 Sophia Antipoliswww.nexity-studea.com

Saint Exuprywww.grand-sud-accueil.comCarrefour Georges Pompidou06560 Valbonne

[email protected]

Tel: +33 (0)4 92 96 00 04Fax: +33 (0)4 92 96 04 11

Thesawww.etud-accueil.fr/thesaDomaine Green Side 210210, Avenue Roumanille06410 Biot

[email protected]: +33 (0)4 93 00 03 93Fax: +33 (0)4 93 65 29 21

Rsidence SKEMARue Fedor Dostoievski06902 Sophia-Antipoliswww.skema.edu/campus/sophia-antipois/housing-services

AgoraPlace Sophie Laffitte06560 Valbonne

Tel: +33 (0)4 97 06 16 52

Nemea Apparthotelwww.nemea-appart-hotel-biot.cote.azur.fr45, Rue Henri Poincar(Avenue Roumanille) Accs 1706410 Sophia-Antipolis Biot

[email protected]: +33 (0)4 93 65 05 01Fax: +33 (0)4 93 64 97 55

Nemea Appart EtudSaint Philippe2 rue Evariste Galois06410 Sophia-Antipolis Biotwww.nemea-appartetud.frTel: +33 (0)6 89 31 93 38

On the other hand, housing is available at Antibes and Juan-les-Pins. They are more pleasant and the majorityof the students live there. For transport, SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus is connected bybuses and many students use car pooling.

Residences in Antibes & Juan-les-Pins

Couleur Soleilwww.franceloc.fr17, Avenue Marchal Joffre06160 [email protected]: +33 (0)4 92 93 68 68Fax: +33 (0)4 93 67 97 08

Rsideal Antibeswww.resideal.com240, Avenue Jules Grec06600 [email protected]: +33 (0)4 92 90 76 00Fax: +33 (0)4 93 65 88 02

Rsidence Olympewww.residence-olympe-antibes-

juan-pins.cote.azur.fr1re, Avenue dAntibesLes Combes06160 [email protected]: +33 (0)4 93 67 00 00Fax : +33 (0)4 93 67 76 40

Studios Perlwww.studiosperlantibes.com12, Place de Gaulle06600 [email protected]

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The Rent Allowance (APL)

The CAF (Caisse dAllocations Familiales) can provide you with housing allowance, (aide au logement).www.caf.fr

If you are eligible, the amount of this allowance depends on your financial situation.This is not a scholarship but a French governmental allowance which is aimed to help students.

> To obtain this aid you must fulfill the following conditions:> Be a European citizen or have a valid Residence Permit for non-European citizens> Live in a city of more than 100,000 inhabitants (which is the case for Antibes, Juan-les-Pins and SophiaAntipolis)> The surface of your flat must not be less than 9 square meters for a single person and not less than16 square meters for two persons (+ 7 m for any supplementary person) and meet certain standards ofcomfort: a heater, etc.

The housing allowance is not paid during the summer months except if you need your flat duringthat period. In this case, inform the CAF and they will send you a form. You will have to explainand justify the reasons why you have to pay the rent during the summer. The lack of a timelyresponse on your part may result in a suspension of your allowance.

>How to get the application form?You can download it and complete it directly by connecting to the website www.caf.fr/pdfj/al0.pdfOr

You can pick it up from the CAF office located at:Le Page 660, Alle Terriers, 06600 Antibes.

> How to fill in the application form for the rent allowance?

You have to complete an application form. In this application form, you will find many parts.Part 1: Vous (You). It is general information about your address, age, nationality, etc.Part 2: Votre situation professionnelle (your professional situation).Normally, you would simply put a cross in the box tudiant (Student).Part 3: Votre logement (your accommodation) is about your flat. You fill in this section by indicating yourdate of entrance Vous habitez le logement depuis le. If you stay in a residence, give this paper to thereception office of your residence. They are used to filling in this kind of document.Do not forget to sign the last page.

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Then, return your complete application to the CAF, with the following required documents:A bank account number (RIB)A photocopy first side - reverse of the Residence Permit and the original to show (if you are a non-

European citizen).for European citizens a copy of your European Health I nsurance card and a formal declaration*

stating that your financial resources are sufficient for the payment of your rent (without indication ofthe amount of your resources)

A photocopy of the student cardIf you live in a residence or hall, a certificate attesting the management of your flatA receipt of rent supplied by the owner. If he shows reluctance do not hesitate to explain to him that

by renting a flat to a student he can benefit from tax cuts. He should be satisfied then... And you too!A lease of rent (original and certified copy)

A statement (declaration) of resources (original and certified copy)

Incomplete application forms will not be accepted!

Once your complete application form has been sent to the CAF, it takes between one and three monthsto receive the money.For any further inquiries, you can visit the housing benefit section on our website:www.skema.edu/en/SOPHIA-ANTIPOLIS/Housing%20servicesAnd do not hesitate to contact: [email protected]

*Example of a formal declaration of your financial income (dclaration sur lhonneur):

LAST NAME First NameAddress

Caisse dAllocations Familiales Address of the nearest CAF Off ice

Je soussign, Mme/Mlle/M LAST NAME First Name, demeurant auADDRESS,atteste sur lhonneur disposer de ressources suffisantes pour le paiementde mon loyer.

Fait le DD/MM/YYYY CITY

Signature


Rsidences Sun Holidayswww.residences-sun-holidays.com65, Chemin Fournel Badine06160 Antibes [email protected]: +33 (0)4 93 61 22 08Cell: +33 (0)6 62 79 79 00

Relais Sudwww.relais-sud.com966 Chemin des mes du Purgatoire06600 [email protected]: +33 (0)6 21 64 67 91

More residences can be found on the website: www.skema.edu/en/SOPHIA-ANTIPOLIS/Housing%20services


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Bank account

> You have the possibility to keep your home bank account.

> If you do not have an account from which you can write cheques in euros, you will need to open aFrench bank account as soon as you have an address in France.Ask for a cheque book and a RIB (which is the Relev dIdentit Bancaire = IBAN).

Bank representatives will be at SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus at the beginning ofSeptember.Call ahead and make an appointment to open an account.

The BDE (Student Board) has agreements with BNP Paribas.You can get 50 if you open a bank account with BNP Paribas.

> To open a bank account, you will need:Your identity card, your passport and your Residence Permit for non European citizens (valid time period)- A proof of domicile (originals, less than 3 months):

> your leaseor > an electricity billor > a France TELECOM bill (French phone company for land lines)

or > a water bill

Banks in Antibes & Juans-les-Pins

Banks in Sophia Antipolis

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Non-resident bank account

You have the possibility of opening a bank account even before you have a Residence Permit. Theseaccounts are called Non-resident Bank Accounts. To do this, you will need a passport and a schoolcertificate provided by SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus.


BNP PARIBAS - Les Bouillideswww.bnpparibas.net695, Route des Dolines06560 ValbonneTel: 0 820 82 00 01 Fax: +33 (0)4 92 94 33 25Open Monday to Thursday 8.45 am to 1.05 pm and2.20 pm to 5.40 pmFriday 8.45 am to 1.05 pm

Socit Gnrale - Les Bouillideswww.societegenerale.frPlace Joseph Bermond06560 ValbonneTel: +33 (0)4 92 96 54 40 Fax: +33 (0)4 92 96 0659Open from Monday to Friday from 8.35 am to 1.10

pm and 2.30 to 5.15 pm.

BNP PARIBASwww.bnpparibas.net

Juan-les-Pins14, Avenue Marechal Joffre06160 Juan-les-pinsTel: 0 820 82 00 01 Fax: +33 (0)4 92 93 73 25Open Monday to Friday 8.35 am to 12.15 pm and1.45 pm to 5.00 pm

Antibes9, Avenue Robert Soleau06602 AntibesTel: 0 820 82 00 01 Fax: +33 (0)4 92 90 42 35Open Monday to Friday 8.45 am to 12.15 pm and1.45 pm to 5.30 pm

Crdit Agricolewww.ca-pca.fr

Antibes la Fontonne696, Route de Nice06600 AntibesTel: 08 26 27 05 09 Fax: +33 (0)4 93 33 44 36Open Tuesday to Friday 8.30 am to 12.30 pm and1.45 pm to 5.00 pm and Saturday8.30 am to 12.30 pm

Antibes Rochat25, Avenue Philippe Rochat06600 - AntibesTel: 08 26 27 05 06 Fax: +33 (0)4 93 74 22 66Open Tuesday to Friday 8:30 am to noonand 1.15 pm to 5.30 pm and Saturday8.30 am to 12.30 pm

Socit Gnralewww.societegenerale.fr

Antibes Bastides324, Route de Grasse06600 AntibesTel: +33 (0)4 93 33 23 10 Fax: +33 (0)4 93 74 14 19Open Tuesday to Friday 8.35 am to 12.00 pm and1.30 pm to 5.45 pm and Saturday8.35 am to 12.35 pm

Antibes Etoile11, Avenue Thiers06600 AnitbesTel: +33 (0)4 92 90 92 00Open Monday to Friday 8.45 am to 12.30 pm and1.45 pm to 5.15 pm

AntibesVille8-9, Place de Gaulle06600 AntibesTel: +33 (0)4 92 91 22 00 Fax: +33 (0)4 93 65 81 70Open Tuesday to Friday 8.30 am to 12.15 pm and

1.30 pm to 5.30 pm and Saturday8.15 am to 12.30 pm

Juan-les-Pins140, Boulevard Wilson06160 Juan-les-pinsTel: +33 (0)4 93 61 19 38 Fax: +33 (0)4 93 61 29 89Open Monday 1.30 pm to 5.20 pm and Tuesday to

Friday 8.20 am to 12.05 pm and 1.30 pmto 5.20 pm

Financial MattersAntibes la Fontonne78, Route nationale 7 (RN7)06602 AntibesTel: 0 820 82 00 01 Fax: +33 (0)4 92 91 84 15Open Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 12.15 pmand 1.45 pm to 5.15 pm and Saturday 8.30 amto noon

Antibes Croix Rouge1160, Route de GrasseRiviera Park06602 AntibesTel: 0 820 82 00 01 Fax +33 (0)4 92 91 84 35Open Tuesday to Friday 8.30 am to 12.30 pmand 1.45 pm to 5.15 pm and Saturday 8.30 amto 12.40 pm

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What is a RIB (IBAN)?

A Relev dIdentit Bancaire is a series of codes that include the code of your bank in France, its locationand also your personal account number. You will need this number in order to receive electronic moneytransfers from your bank in your home country and to receive other automated electronic deposits to youraccount, for example, remuneration for an internship or other employment. This should be provided by yourbank several days after opening your account or can be obtained directly at the branch, simply by asking foryour RIB.

Credit card

Credit cards given by your bank (Carte Bleue, Visa or Mastercard) are debit cards. T he money is directlydebited from your bank account (you may choose immediate debit or debit at the end of the month). Youcan also use it in any Automated Cash Machine around France.If you are coming from North America, you will notice that in Europe credit cards almost always featurea microchip. This has important implications for those coming from North America, as machines or otherautomated devices will only accept your card with this chip AND/OR with your personal pin number. InNorth America, it is not common to either know or use a PIN number with your credit card. Before leavingyour home country, contact your card issuer for your PIN number and particulars about using your cardin Europe. In restaurants and stores, you can pay with your card (magnetic strip), and you will be askedfor your signature as usual. Conversely, European credit card holders do not sign, as their PIN numbersubstitutes this verification. In addition, you may be asked for a supplementary piece of identification whenpaying by credit card. The minimum payment amounts for using your credit card ranges from 10 euros to 20euros.

Cash dispensers (ATM)

If you need cash, there are lots of cash dispensers in Antibes and Juan-les-Pins, but there is also one of theBNP PARIBAS bank at SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus.

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START LIVING YOURFRENCH LIFE

Daily Life

Communication

Cell Phone

The main operators are Orange, SFR and Bouygues Telecom.There are many different plans available depending on your need. If you stay a short time in France (lessthan one year), the best is to bring your own mobile phone and use prepaid card. You can ask in the tabacplaces for a card which will give you a certain amount of credit (for instance 1 hour that you can use for 2

months).

You can find all the offers on the internet:www.orange.comwww.sfr.frwww.bouyguestelecom.fr

Landline

> If you want to get a home phone: www.orange.frThe France Telecom Office is on: Rue des Frres Oliviers, near Place Charles de Gaulle in Antibes. You willhave to pay a connection fee and a monthly rent.

> International telephone cards: these can be bought at any tabac for 8 euros and 15 euros. They arecalled Carte pour des appels internationaux.They are operational in the telephone booths.

> Telephone booths: If you want to make a national call, all telephone booths operate using FranceTelecom cards that can be bought in any shop with a tabac sign. If you want to make an international call,you should buy either a card specified to the destination of your call or an international phone card. Bothcan be found in the tabac shop.

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Internet

> Internet at SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus: there are computer rooms availableat SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus and a lot of electricity plug ins with access to wifi. Apersonal login and password will be given to you during the Orientation Day, dont loose it!

> Internet cafs: they can be found in Antibes (located 2 minutes away from La Gaffe) and one onAvenue Prsident Wilson in Juan-les-Pins (Cyber Pizza, located across from Schlecker). The cyber cafin Antibes also offers printing and scanning services, along with North American keyboards and Englishsoftware.

You can also find Wifi at some McDonalds restaurants:

- McDonalds Juan-les-Pins33, Avenue de Cannes

- McDonalds Antibes NordRond Point Weisweller

1990, Route de Grasse

- McDonalds AntibesCentre Commercial CarrefourChemin de Saint Claude

> Internet at home: you first have to ask the owner of your flat if there is a possibility for you to have aconnection at home. If so, the first step is to open a home phone line: go to France Telecom on Rue desFrres Oliviers in Antibes; then, youll have to contact an Internet company such as AOL, Wanadoo or Freewww.orange.fr

Transportation

Bus

> To go to SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus from Antibes you can take the bus line 100Express; it reaches the school in 20 minutes! The departure is at Antibes train station (passerelle SNCF).The bus goes through Juan-les-Pins before arriving at SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus.

> Envibus: The line 1 or 9 can take you to SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus:From Antibes: line 1 and 9From Juan-les-Pins : line 1 onlyBus services stop at 8 pm for Envibus and around 10 pm for other lines.

> Prices: The price of a single ticket is 1 The monthly pass is 22 and 12 for students under 26.

To buy a monthly pass you need a photo and an identification document. You can purchase it at the main

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bus station of Sophia-Antipolis (Gare Routire des Messugues) or at the main bus station of Antibes,Vallauris and Biot.

For further inquiries: www.envibus.frYou can find all the lines and schedules on this website.Tel: +33 (0)4 92 38 96 38

Train

Along the French Riviera (between Marseille and Italy) there is a regional train network called the TER.

It is a regional train that connects most of the coastal cities of the Fr ench Riviera: Cannes, Juan-les-Pins, Antibes, Nice, Monaco, etc.To go to S KEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus, it is easier to take the bus!www.sncf.fr

Car

The volume of traffic between Antibes and SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus changesevery day. Most of the time, it is difficult to park downtown during the day without paying (usually youhave to pay until 7 pm). However, driving a car is still the best way to move around and if you parkyour car downtown in the evening, you shouldnt face any problem! The car is also the best mode tovisit the French Riviera.

> Rent a carThere are many companies in Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, Sophia Antipolis and at the airport. Prices varyaccording to the companies and the kind of car, so dont hesitate to check all the prices first and lookfor the closest sales point.Avis: www.avis.frBudget: www.budget.frEuropcar: www.europcar.frHertz: www.hertz.frEasyrentacar: www.easyrentacar.com

Mail

La Poste is the national post office, in charge of collecting, routing and delivering mail.Regular stamps (for Europe) can be bought in tobacconists (tabac) and cigarette counters (cafs). Ifyou want to send a letter outside Europe, you usually have to buy a stamp at the Post Office directly.

More information can be found at www.laposte.frIt is possible to send an urgent document by Chronopost with g uaranteed 24-hour delivery in Franceand express international deliveries.



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Shops for food

Sustainable Development: A lot of food shops dont give plastic bags anymore. Think aboutbringing some.

The largest place where you will find out every sort of international food is Carrefour in Antibes. Thatplace is accessible from SKEMA Business Sc hool Sophia Antipolis Campus with the bus line 1.

CARREFOURChemin de Saint Claude

06600 AntibesTel: +33 (0)4 92 91 25 25From Monday to Friday 8.45 am to 8 pm and Saturday 8.45 am to 9.00 pm

In downtown Juan-les-Pins and Antibes, there are a lot of small stores called Casinos; not the casinowhere you win money, but a place to buy food.They will be very convenient if you live there since you wont have to catch a bus with all your bags to gohome. However, they are a little more expensive than the hypermarket Carrefour and you may not findall the products you are looking for.

Casino70, Avenue Philippe Rochat, 06600 Antibes - Mon to Sat 8.30 am to 8.30 pmRue Nicolas Aussel, 06600 Antibes - Mon to Sat 8.30 am to 8.30 pm138, Boulevard Wilson, 06160 Juan-les-Pins - Mon to Sat 8.30 am to 8 pmZAC St Philippe II, 06410 Biot - Mon to Sat 8.30 am to 8.30 pm, Sun 9.00 am to 12.30 pm

Intermarch8, Avenue Niquet, 06600 Antibes - Mon to Sat 8.15 am to 7.30 pm22, Boulevard Wilson, 06600 Antibes - Mon to Sat 8.15 am to 7.30 pm

Champion127, Route de Grasse, 06600 Antibes - Mon to Sat 8.30 am to 8 pm / Sun 8.30 am to noon3, Avenue Pasteur, 06600 Antibes - Mon to Sat 7.30 am to 7.30 pm

Leclerc55, Avenue de Cannes, 06160 Juan-les-Pins - Antibes Mon to Sat 8.30 am to 8 pm / Sun 9 am 12.30 pm

March Plus

122, Boulevard Wilson 06600 Juan-les-Pins Mon to Sat 7 am 9 pm / Sun 9 am 1 pm and 5 pm 8 pm

If you have a tight budget, the best thing is to go to the discount stores:> Leader Price: 71, Boulevard Raymond Poincar, 06160 Juan-les-Pins - Mon to Sat 9 am 8 pm

> Dia: 1770, Route de Grasse, Antibes

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Electronic adapters

Adapters for electrical equipment from the UK can be bought at Geoffreys of London (Rue Lacan / LaGalerie du Port, 06600 Antibes) opposite La Gaffe in Antibes.

You can also find adapters in Carrefour.

This is only necessary for those arriving from outside Europe and who use a voltage rate of 120 volts. InFrance and most European countries, the voltage is 220 vo lts, with a different plug configuration. It isadvised that you purchase the appropriate conversion device in your home country, as they are generallynot sold in France. The French plug has two parallel round pins, with a circular outlet.

You will need a conversion device to power your shaver, foreign hair dryers and other personal appliances.Always read the instructions of your devices carefully to ensure they are suitable to be used in Europe.

Laundromats

Youll find laundries in Juan-les-Pins and in Antibes. If youre lucky, they might even offer internet!> Chemin Frres Garbero - 06160 Juan-les-Pins> Rue du Docteur Fabre (near Juan-les-Pins Train Station) - 06160 Juan-les-Pins> 1, Rue Pompe - 06600 ANTIBES

Cost of living

>The cost of living in FranceThe average monthly student budget is 1000

>What is the average for?

All prices are given for information only and may be subject to changes.

> A meal at SKEMA Sophia Antipolis Campusdining hall: 3> At a fast-food restaurant: 6> At a local r estaurant:15 - 30> Entrance to a museum: 6> A monthly public transport pass: 22and 12 for students under 26.> A sandwich: 3.50> A coffee: 1.50> A baguette: 0.85

> A butter croissant: 1> A camembert: 1.90> Six eggs: 1.20> A litre of milk: 1> A kilo of potatoes: 1.20> A kilo of rice: 1.90> A newspaper: 1.20> A postage stamp: 0.58> Identity photos from a booth: four photosfor 4

> A telephone card for public telephonebooths: 50 or 120 units for 7.50 to 15> A round-trip train ticket between Paris andNice: 135> One night in a hotel: 60 to 100> A microwave oven: 120 - 215> A television: 110 - 200> A CD player: 55 - 190> A music CD: 20> A litre of petrol: 1,20 - 1.30

> Accomodation: 400 - 600> Parties organised every Thursday in clubsby Student associations: 8



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GET THE FRENCH TOUCH

Culture & Entertainmentwww.eng.cityvox.fr

The following information is given as a non-exhaustive list of places and activities.

Shopping

Cap 3000One of the biggest shopping centers: Centre Commercial CAP 3000 located 2 km from Nice InternationalAirport. Youll find over there many shops, but if you have a tiny budget, youd better go shoppingsomewhere else!

Rue Meynadier in Cannes

Located behind the famous Croisette, this street is full of cheap opportunities!

Sport activities

You want to have fun and do sport at the same time?Lets climb the trees and have fun for a few hours!

>Accrobranche CANYON FOREST26, Route de Grassewww.canyon-forest.com06270 Villeneuve LoubetTel: +33 (0)4 92 02 88 88

>Bowling dAntibes1, Avenue Nova Antipolis06600 AntibesTel: +33 (0)4 92 91 70 30

>Golf de Saint PhilippeAvenue Roumanille06560 Sophia AntipolisTel: +33 (0)4 93 00 00 57

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>SkiIf you want to go skiing, there is a daily pass including transportation by bus from Nice / Cannes / Antibesto the Isola 2000 / Auron resort and a ski lift pass (1h drive). You will just have to provide your gear.Please check out the conditions and prices online: www.santa-azur.com/santa/site

Isola 2000: www.isola2000.com Auron:www.auron.fr.st Tel: +33 (0)4 93 23 15 15Think about booking online your ski material in advance so you can get a discount(even just the night before).

>HikingHiking in the Esterel Mountains? Or simply going there for a picnic, enjoying nature, breathing the fresh air?This area is surely one of the most beautiful places on the French Riviera coast to enjoy the harmony with

nature within a protected area where garbage and cigarettes are strongly prohibited!

>Swimming- Public swimming pool, accessible on foot from Antibes train station!210, Avenue Jules Grec06600 AntibesTel: +33 (0)4 92 90 53 50

- Nautipolis, Valbonne Sophia AntipolisTel: +33 (0)9 71 00 21 30 - www.nautipolis.fr

Cinemas

www.allocine.fr

>Le Casino6, Avenue du 24 aout06600 Antibes

>Le Star98, Rue dAntibes06400 Cannes

>Arcades77, Rue Felix-Faure06400 CannesStudent: 6 (except during the weekend)Regular: 8.50

>La StradaRoute de Cannes06370 Mouans-SartouxStudent: 5.50 / Regular: 7.50

>MercuryAll the movies in originallanguage16, Place Garibaldi06300 NiceStudent: 5 / Regular: 7.50

Perfume factories

>Fragonard20, Boulevard Fragonard06130 GrasseTel: +33 (0)4 93 36 44 65www.fragonard.com

>Galimard73, Route de Cannes06131 GrasseTel: +33 (0)4 93 09 20 00www.galimard.com

> Molinard60, Boulevard Victor Hugo06130 GrasseTel: +33 (0)4 93 36 01 62www.molinard.com



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Museums

Art:> Muse PicassoChteau Grimaldi06600 AntibesTel: +33 (0)4 92 90 54 20www.antibes-juanlespins.com/

fr/culture/musees/picasso/

Student: 3 / Regular: 6

>Muse Matisse164, Avenue des Arnes de Cimiez06000 Nicewww.musee-matisse-nice.orgStudent: 2.50 / Regular: 5

A great place to attend a Dolphin show,Marineland is one of the most well-knownattractions in Antibes. You cant miss it!

>MarinelandRN7-Antibes06600 AntibesTel: +33 (0)4 93 33 49 49www.marineland.fr

> Fondation MAEGHTMonte des Trious06570 Saint-Paul de Vencewww.fondation-maeght.comStudent: 9 / Regular: 11

>Museum of modern and

contemporary artPromenade des Arts06364 Nicewww.mamac-nice.orgFree entrance

Concerts

Check out if one of yo ur favourite artists will be on stage soon!www.fra.webcity.fr/concert_nice or www.fnacspectacles.com

Snack bars and restaurants

www.eng.cityvox.fr/restaurants_antibes/Restaurants

Do you want an ice-cream?Two addresses where you will surely enjoy an ice-cream!

>Aux Parfums dItalie28, rue Aubernon06600 Antibes, Juan-les-Pins

> Gelateria Italiana20, Place Nationale06600 Antibes, Juan-le-Pins

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Snacks take away or deliveriesA sandwich, a panini, a pizza? If you nee d a take away meal, here are some good addresses:

>Wall StreetBuy a meal and get a free drink with yourSKEMA student card.3, Boulevard de la Pinde06160 Juan-les-PinsTel: +33 (0)4 93 61 62 35

>Panini & Cie39, Rue Massna06000 Nice

>Pizza Fifi112, Boulevard Wilson06160 Juan-les-PinsTel: +33 (0)4 93 67 53 14

>BruschetteriaPlace du march ProvenalVieil Antibes

>Mister PizzaTake away or deliverywww.mister-pizza.fr

> McDonalds- 33, Avenue de Cannes - Juan-les-Pins- Rond Point Weisweller - Route de Grasse- Centre Commercial Carrefour - Chemin deSaint Claude

> So Sushi6, Avenue de lEsterel06600 AntibesTake away or deliveryTel: +33 (0)4 93 74 78 32

+33 (0)6 61 27 20 18www.sosushi.fr

> OSushi2222, Route de Grasse06600 AntibesTel: +33 (0)4 92 94 96 57Take away or deliverywww.osushi.fr

Typical RestaurantsSocca is the typical food of the area, it is a kind of pancake made of chickpea and olive oil.You cant stay here without tasting it!

>La Socca62, Rue Meynadier06400 CannesTel: +33 (0)4 93 39 91 39

Cuisine of Nice>Acchiardo38, Rue Droite06000 NiceTel: +33 (0)4 93 85 51 16

Cusine of Nice and Italy>La Zucca Magica4 bis, Quai Papacino (Rue de Foresta)Nice (port de Nice)Tel: +33 (0)4 93 56 25 27

Theme restaurants>Plage du Colombier3, Boulevard Edouard Baudoin06160 Juan-les-PinsTel: +33 (0)4 93 61 24 66

>Le Farfalla1, Boulevard Croisette06400 CannesTel: +33 (0)4 93 68 93 00

>Le Jungle Art6, Rue Lpante06000 NiceTel: +33 (0)4 93 92 00 18



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Pubs & Bars

www.eng.cityvox.fr/bars-et-boites_antibes/Bar

>La Gaffe International studentsmeeting point6, Boulevard Aguillon06600 Antibes

>LEstrel12, bis Avenue de lEstrel

06160 Juan-les-Pins>Hop store Irish pub

38, Boulevard Aguillon06600 AntibesTel: +33 (0)4 93 34 15 33(Live music & Sport on TV)

Youll find a lot of bars in Juan-les-Pins and the old Antibes (just behind the old city walls); and ofcourse in the old Nice area (Vieux Nice).

Night Clubs

You will discover through SKEMA parties le Milk, le Village, lAnfer in Juan-les-Pins and also thePalm beach in Cannes.

To find more clubs:www.eng.cityvox.fr/discotheques_antibes/Discothequeswww.eng.cityvox.fr/discotheques_cannes/Discothequeswww.eng.cityvox.fr/discotheques_nice/Discotheques

Wandering Around & Further

Lets discover the French Riviera

Offering wonderful opportunities for sea and snow sports, the French Riviera is without doubt one ofthe most attractive areas in France for tourism. Lovely weather, beautiful and varied landscapes, 120 kmof Mediterranean coast For sure, the French Riviera attracts thousands of tourists in summer. 3,900events each year! Thats what happens on the Cte dAzur! Every day is a celebration and the year ispunctuated by these diverse events that leave their stamp on cities and make of the French Riviera amulticultural area.The rolling countryside of the Alpes-Maritimes is a playground for all sporting activities from trekkingand skiing in the mountains to swimming and sailing in the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. In the memoryof Picasso and Chagall, museums and art exhibitions abound, and music lovers can enjoy a variety ofconcerts in Cannes, Nice and Monaco, and the jazz festivals in Juan-les-Pins & Nice.www.guide-riviera.com

>AntibesAntibes has a great view of its surroundings: the sea, the old town and a section of the Alps in thebackground. Antibes is calm and a typical French Provencal town. On the other hand, Juan-les-Pins isthe place to be during the summer, with a busy nightlife and fashionable bars and clubs. However, as itis the low season for tourists, there are fewer activities during the winter period.

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>Old AntibesThe old town is a walled city that protects Antibes port, the most important leisure port on the F renchRiviera. It is a charming and typically French part of town, with small cobblestone streets and uniquestores, a Provencal market, traditional restaurants and a number of pubs. It makes for great strolling,browsing and shopping. It is also a cultural centre with various museums:

> The Picasso Museum: In 1949 the Grimaldi Castle became the Picasso Museum, and it was the firstFrench museum to be dedicated to the work of a living artist. The museum boasts 25 paintings, 44drawings and several ceramic pieces created by Picasso while he lived in the region.

> Peynet Museum: The museum houses over 400 works, paintings, post cards, sculptures, decorativearts and costumes, the oldest of which date back to the 1930s.

> Archaeological Museum: On display are numerous objects discovered on archaeological digsas well as on underwater dives around the Cap dAntibes. There are Greek vases, Roman ceramics,inscriptions, mosaics, a marble fountain and a treasure of money discovered during the portsconstruction.

>Cap dAntibesThe beautiful homes of millionaires and the coveted sandy beaches vie for attention with thebreathtaking panoramic view from the Cap. It encompasses the Baie des Anges, a bay that liesbetween Nice and Antibes. In addition, those who enjoy outdoor sports will love the many jogging trailsthat run along the seashore.

>Juan-les-PinsThis is the fashionable town of the Fr ench Riviera and it is located between the Cap dAntibes andCannes. Life in Juan-les-Pins is divided into two seasons: the busy summer season and the calmerwinter season.

Summertime in Juan-les-Pins: the town serves as a meeting place for the stars and the millionaires, andit is a very popular destination for tourists. The citys casino and its numerous luxury boutiques are justa few paces away from its bars and nightclubs. It is a charming little town with a long sandy beach, onwhich various bars and restaurants are directly located.

Year round: Although calmer the rest of the year, Juan-les-Pins is reputed for its diverse entertainmentevents, such as its world renowned jazz festival in July and the Palais des Congrs that holds yearround events and international conferences.www.antibesjuanlespins.com

>CannesCannes is approximately 8 kilometres west of Juan-les-Pins. It is famous for the international filmfestival in May that attracts top stars, as well as for its luxury shops on la Croisette, the wideboulevard along the sea.

www.festival-cannes.fr

Aside from its bustling summer season, its a quaint town known for its shopping and night-life,boasting a castle and several museums.

Nearby, St. Marguerite Island and St. Honorat Island make up the Lrins Islands, to which ferries runregularly from Cannes and Juan-les-Pins. Their flora protects the two islands and St. Marguerite Islandhas a fort and a historic prison while St. Honorat Island has a cistercian abbay with 21 monks livingthere.www.cannes-on-line.com



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>NiceEasily accessible by car, plane or train, Nice is located approximately 25 kilometres from Antibes. Thecitys most known landmark is the Promenade des Anglais, a wide boulevard lined with palm treesthat runs along the sea. On one side of the boulevard are palace hotels such as the famous Negrescoand on the other side is the beach and the Baie des Anges, also known as the Bay of Angels.Nice is also known for its main square, Place Massena, its commercial street Jean Medecin, its numerousmuseums including the Matisse museum and the Chagall museum, its carnival at the end of February(www.nicecarnaval.com), its typically Mediterranean port and above all, the old section of the town.In the latter, there are daily provincial markets, quaint cobblestone streets and an abundance ofrestaurants and bars, such as le Bouche Oreille or the Thor pub.www.nicetourism.com

>MonacoThe principality of Monaco is a 45 minutes drive from Antibes and it is a day trip that should not bemissed. Around its port, immense buildings have been constructed right into the hillside. Also be sure todiscover its coveted casinos, palaces such as the Htel de Paris and the Htel Hermitage, its numerousFerraris and the Fontvielle quarter. Perched above the city, the royal palace dominates the city and issurrounded by the old quarter and the Oceanographic Museum. Finally, slightly to the east, there is theextremely well known city of Monte-Carlo.

The formula 1 Grand Prix is a unique race and one of the best-known sporting events in the wor ld. Fordrivers and teams alike, winning in Monaco represents the most prestigious victory of the season andleads the way into automobile legends.

Although Monaco is a Principality of France, local police often stop cars for identity checks. For EUcitizens, your national identity card will be enough. For non-EU citizens, a passport is preferred. I f youchoose to enter the Big Casino, an official identification document is required for their computer/

security system.www.monte-carlo.mc

>GrasseGrasse is the perfume capital of the world with a number of perfume factories located here, the mostfamous of them is Fragonard. Grasse is also a beautiful picturesque city and has interesting museumssuch as the perfume museum, the costume museum and the jewellery museum.www.ville-grasse.fr

>Saint Paul de VencePerched on rock, Saint Paul de Vence is primarily a medieval town with cobblestone streets and manyartistic boutiques. It is known for its fortifications and it is also the burial place of the painter MarcChagall. Finally, there is a beautiful and simplistically designed chapel a few kilometres away that wasdesigned by the renowned painter Henri Matisse.www.saint-pauldevence.com

>Saint TropezThis city has two faces: its winter character resembling an authentic little fishing village, and its summercharacter with its influx of tourists, stars and yachts. The finest sandy beaches of the French Riviera arehere, especially at Ramatuelle.www.ot-saint-tropez.com

>MentonMenton is known in France for its unusually warm climate. Due to this, the city offers its visitorsmagnificent gardens and an amazing array of beautiful fruits and vegetables. Its agricultural prowessis demonstrated each year with its Lemon Festival in February. T his event uses more than 100 tons ofcitrus fruits, decorating structures. Every year in Menton takes place a new challenge made of green andyellow citrus fruits!38 39

www.villedementon.com> Sophia AntipolisNestled in a cluster of hills overlooking the Mediterranean between Cannes and Antibes, and only 20minutes from Nice Airport, SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus is in the core of the firsttechnology park of Europe. SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus is surrounded by morethan 1,200 companies, employing about 25,000 employees. This location enables SKEMA to developits areas of expertise in a dynamic and innovative knowledge based economy. It also leads students togain professional experience in a significant area, taking a step further towards globalisation. Either atSKEMA or in Cannes and Nice, youll be every day in contact with foreigners Join the rich mixture ofcultural and professional activities!www.sophia-antipolis.net

Getting along the coast

By carYou usually have to pay for parking from Monday to Saturday from 9 am to noon and from 2 pm to 6 pm.In the summer season, traffic conditions may prove to be difficult along the coast.

By busThe bus network is well-developed on the Cte dAzur, with both inter-urban and inter-villageconnections. Shuttle services are also available from Nice Cte dAzur Airport to town centres and alsofrom all bus stations in towns on the Cte dAzur. Timetables and information on the towns are available

from the bus stations.> Nice bus station: Tel: +33 (0)4 93 85 61 81> Antibes bus station: Tel: +33 (0)4 93 34 37 60> Cannes bus station: Tel: +33 (0)4 93 45 20 08> Grasse bus station: Tel: +33 (0)4 93 36 37 37> Menton bus station: Tel: +33 (0)4 93 35 93 60> Monaco bus department: Tel: +377 97 70 22 22

By taxiTaxi ranks in towns are indicated by a blue panel. To reserve a taxi, central booking services are at yourdisposal in the Rivieras main towns.Allo Taxi Riviera in Nice: Tel: +33 (0)4 93 13 78 78.

By trainTER (Regional Express Trains) provide fast efficient connections between the main towns on the CtedAzur from Cannes to Vintimiglia (Italy). At certain times of day, there is a train every 30 minutes.Information:Tel: +33 (0)8 91 70 30 00www.sncf.fr (to order a ticket)www.ter-sncf.com/paca (for timetables, services)

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By boatRegular boat trips to the Lrins Islands from the Gare Maritimes in Cannes. All the boat companies runservices to Ste-Marguerites Island, but only the Planaria Company runs services to St-Honorats Island.Further information from the Cannes Tourism Office.

Going further in France

You want to go to Paris or somewhere else? For many destinations, flying is cheaper than taking the train!

Why? Because low cost airlines cut their prices to attract clients! Great!

The train is the right transportation mode if youre not going far and of course, if you have a specificreduction: usually, young people have a 12-25 reduction card (you must be between 12 and 25 years oldto get this card), which enables them to have really good discount. However, the price of this card is 50euros, so you have to travel quite a lot to cover that investment. Besides, even if it is cheaper thanks to thediscount, Paris is still 5h30 from Nice whereas it is 1h30 by plane So, before booking a train www.sncf.fr,check out the website of Easyjet www.easyjet.com, a low-cost airline If you book 2 months in advance,youll surely find great prices. Otherwise, if you want to book at the last minute, AirFance www.airfrance.frhas probably better prices than the train for long-distance destinations.

For further information regarding France: www.edufrance.fr

Lets discover the European universe

20 km from SKEMA Business School Sophia Antipolis Campus is the second biggest airport in F rance:Nice Cte dAzur Airport.www.nice.aeroport.fr

With a capacity of 13 million passengers and more than 50 airline companies, the airport welcomes about25,000 passengers every day flying all over Europe.Thanks to low cost airlines and the Schengen treaty which facilitates movements within more than 20countries in Europe, students have the possibility to pack their luggage for a cheap week-end in Europe!

www.mediavisa.net/schengen-visa-categories.php

London, Paris, Barcelona, Berlin, Geneva, Budapest, Vienna, Oslo, Amsterdam Many Capital cities are onthe daily timetables of low cost airlines at Nice Cte dAzur Airport.Lets check out how cheap it is! You could find Nice to London for only 13.99 euros

Just add the airport taxes and youll get your ticket online for less than 70 euros for the round trip!

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USEFUL CONTACTS

Emergency telephone numbers

> Contacts from a home-phone

> Police emergency: 17Commissariat central5, Avenue des frres Olivier06600 AntibesTel: + 33 (0)4 92 90 78 00

Open from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm and from 1.30 pm to 6.30 pm

> Fire brigade: 18

> SAMU (medical emergencies): 15

> From a mobile phone

> European emergency call: 112

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Health

>PharmacyIn a pharmacy, most medicines are only available by prescription, so you will need to give the pharmacist adoctors prescription (ordonnance). The pharmacies are usually open from 9 am until 7 pm and closed onSundays.

>DoctorIn France, medical treatment is deregulated. You can choose the doctor you want.The fee for a visit to a general practitioner is around 23 euros (32 euros for a specialist). Home calls, nightcalls, Sundays and public holidays are charged at a higher price. Doctors names are listed in the telephonedirectory.www.pagesjaunes.fr

Example of local English speaking Doctors:

Dr Le Polles20, Avenue Amiral Courbet06160 AntibesTel: +33 (0)4 93 61 15 83Fax: +33 (0)4 93 67 49 29

Dr Barboni-Gross,7, Rue asphodlesHaut SartouxTel: +33 (0)4 93 65 40 89

Dr Veronique Cendres, Dr Emmanuel Laverne1755, Route des DolinesValbonneTel: +33 (0)4 93 65 32 79

Sports Doctor, osteopathDr Gabinski, Dr DallozOphira II, Place BermondHaut SartouxTel: +33 (0)4 92 96 06 29

PhysiotherapistMme Aulanier-Quisefit6, Rue SoutraneValbonneTel: +33 (0)4 92 96 91 98

RadiologistDr MenegazzoVillantipolis8, Place BermondValbonneTel: +33 (0)4 93 65 33 66

OphthalmologistDr Petchot-BacqueCentre Medical1755, Route des Dolines, Sophia AntipolisTel: +33 (0)4 93 95 81 85

DermatologistDr Bridoux-PradalCentre Medical

1755, Route des Dolines, Sophia AntipolisTel: +33 (0)4 93 65 22 24

DentistDr BeckVillantipolis8473, Route des Dolines, Sophia AntipolisTel: +33 (0)4 93 95 85 00


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Table of contents

GET READY FOR YOUR INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE 46>Your First Steps: Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46>Getting Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Pick up service

Getting here by yourself>About Lille Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 The campus and its facilities>Residence Permit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Who & when? How to apply? First Application & Renewal FAQ>The French So ci al Securi ty system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56>Accommodation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 How to find it? FAQ The different places The rent allowance>Financial Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Bank account Banks in Lille Useful information

START LIVING YOUR FRENCH LIFE 65>Daily Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

CommunicationTransportationMailShops for foodElectronic adaptersLaundromatsCost of livingNational holidaysForeign Embassies in France

GET THE FRENCH TOUCH 69>C u l t u r e & E n t e r t a i n m e n t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 9 Shopping

Sport activitiesCinemasMuseumsConcertsRestaurantsPubs & barsNight clubs

>Wandering Around & Further . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2Lets discover Lille and its regionGetting about in LilleGoing further within FranceGoing outside France

USEFUL CONTACTS 75>Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75>Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

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From the airport

>There is a Shuttle from the Lille (Lesquin) Airport to SKEMA Business School Lille Campus: Only 7, every hour.Take the Navette (destination Gare, stop at EURALILLE shopping centre). Every hour.www.lille.aeroport.fr/acces/navette.asp

> A taxi from Lille Airport to S KEMA Business School Lille Campus. The taxi fare will be at least 25 fromthe airport. Cab Company TAXI UNION LILLE. To book a cab: reservation possible 24 hours before yourarrival: Tel: +33 (0)3 20 06 06 06

> If you arrive in Paris at the Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport:Take the high speed train from the Aroport CDG 2 TGV train station. There is a train every hour and youwill get to Lille Europe train station, which is next to the school, in one hour. It will cost you between 30and 70 euros depending on the time of day.www.voyages-sncf.com This web site will provide you with all the prices and the time tables.

> If you arrive in Paris at the Orly airport:You will need to take the Orlybus that will take you downtown; you will get off at the terminus: DenfertRochereau metro station.Once there, you will take RER B (which is quicker) direction Aroport Charles de Gaulle- Mitry-Claye, thenget off at the station Gare du Nord.

You can also take the metro line 4 (the red one) direction Porte de Clignancourt and get off at the stationGare du Nord.

You will find all the timetables and the information about transport in Paris on the following website:www.ratp.fr

Once you get to the Gare du Nord train station, you will be able to take the high speed train for Lille. It willalso cost you between 30 and 70 euros depending on the time of day.Information can be found on: www.voyages-sncf.com

From the train station

High Speed Train (TGV) speeds you from Paris to Lille in 1 hour. To get to SKEMA Business School LilleCampus, you should get off at the Lille Europe train station or Lille Flandres train station (www.sncf.fr) andthen walk to the school, which is located between the two train stations.

By car

Five major European routes link up in Lille. The main motorways in the region are the:A1 Lille ParisA23 Lille ValenciennesA25 Lille Dunkerque (Dunkirk)A27 - E42 Lille T ournai (Doornik) Bruxelles (Brussels)A22, A14, E17 Lille Gand (Ghent) Anvers (Antwerpen) AmsterdamA26 - M2 Calais Londres (London) by the Channel TunnelA16 Dunkerque Calais BoulogneA 26 Calais Reims LyonFor routes in France and Europe, maps and traffic information, you can also consult the following website:www.viamichelin.com

GET READY FOR YOURINTERNATIONALEXPERIENCE

Your First Steps: Checklist

Before your arrival:VISA

Do not forget

If you come from one of the following countries, (Algeria, Argentina, Benin, Brazil, Cameroon,Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo Brazzaville, Czech Republic, Gabon, Guinea, India, IvoryCoast, Korea, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Russia, Senegal, Syria,Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, USA and Vietnam) you have to contact Campus France to obtain your

visa: www.campusfrance.orgFor other countries, you should contact the French Embassy of your country directly.

Plane ticket

If you need to apply for a Residence Permit, all the documents needed are listed on page 50Quebec students have to provide the SE401Q formSend an email to SKonnection for the pick up serviceLook for a flat www.skema.edu/en/LILLE/housing-services

Getting Here

Pick up service

The SKonnection students organisation provides a pick up service for the Grande Ecole Program; contactthem by email ([email protected]) and send them information about the place, time and date of yourarrival in Lille. They will pick y ou up and drive you to your residence.

Getting here by yourself

If you arrive during an annual period when the SKonnection students organisation is unable to pick you up,you will have to find a different means of transportation. Depending on your provenance, you will find belowdifferent ways of getting to the place you want to go to:

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> Cafeteria

> Student CafeteriaThe cafeteria is a meeting place where you can have either hot or cold drinks.It also offers snacks and sandwiches (from 2 to 5 Euros).There is also a student restaurant, the CROUS, ten minutes walk from school.There you will be able to eat a complete meal for 2.85.

> CROUS171, Rue Charles Debierre59800 LilleTel: +33 (0)3 20 52 58 57

> Media Center (Library)The school media centre (la Fuse) is open Monday to Friday between 9 am and 7 pm, and Saturdaybetween 9 am and noon. It is located in the building D.

> Student associationsThere are over 30 student associations that foster your personal development: cultural (theatre, arts, music,etc), humanitarian, sports, professional, etc.http://assoesc.frThese student associations are very active at SKEMA Business School Lille Campus.

SKonnection - A welcome association for foreign students- Whose mission is to help international students integration into SKEMA Business School Lille

Campus- Organizes events designed to help them settle in at SKEMA Business School Lille Campus orenabling them to discover the region

- Handles the reception of foreign students- Helps international students every day

The Adquation Association will help you find a students job.Dont hesitate to contact them, they find a job for 400 students each year.

> Some of the main activities

> WEI: integration weekend organized by the BDE (Student Board) end of September.> GALA: The Gala is also organized by the BDE; it takes place in Lille.> SEMISKI: it is organized by the BDS (sports students office) and it will give you four wonderful days ofskiing. It takes place the last week of January.

Weekly party: twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday, free parties take place at school.

Once a month, a party is organized in an external place, usually a club, and it will cost you

15.Most of those parties are organized by the BDE and sometimes the BDS.

> Sport

You have the possibility to do sport at SKEMA Business School Lille Campus.You can also join our teams to compete for the universities championship.

Think about bringing a medical certificate for sport

For any questions:Head of Sport: Jean-Christophe BIGO:

[email protected]

The campus and facilities

Access to SKEMA Business SchoolCampus de LilleAvenue Willy Brandt59777 EuralilleLille France

Tel: +33 (0)3 20 21 59 62www.skema.edu

SKEMA Business School Lille campusbuildings can be accessed freely.Monday to Friday from 7.30 am to 10.00 pmSaturday from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm

Computer roomsYou can use computer facilities in most of the buildings on the campus including the library (called theFuse). You have access to the Internet and word processing programs after being given a private loginand password and you are entitled to print 250 pages a month.

Laptop Internet accessThe school has a number of computers but it is recommended that you bring your own laptop. T here is awifi connection throughout the whole campus.

Dont forget to bring the appropriate electricity converters if necessary.

There are a lot of computer plugs throughout the school to which your computer can be hooked up: inthe library designated laptop computer rooms and in various hallways.

You can connect your own laptop to the free WIFI.

The IT department will help you to link to the network and provide you with a user identity. To connect tothe SKEMA network, connector cables that look similar to those used to connect to a phone line are used.

The IT department is located in zone C, first floor and is at your disposal to answer your questions aboutthis matter.

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First Application

After your visa instruction given by the consular authority, the consulate gives you a long stay visa. The visais a small sticker (vignette) which is stuck on your passport.

With your visa, the consulate gives you 2 documents called demande dattestation OFII (appendice 1) and