Hi! I need to get from Croix to Lille at around 5:30 AM. Has anyone had experience getting an Uber at that time in the morning?
Is it usually easy to find a driver, or should I arrange a taxi in advance? I’m trying to avoid booking an Uber in advance because it’s quite expensive 😭
Thanks!
Hi! I’m looking for a really good jambon-beurre in Lille. 🥖🧈
I’m a student here and I’d love to try a really good, traditional one — preferably with good baguette and butter, not just a basic supermarket-style sandwich 😂
Any recommendations? Bonus points if it’s around Lille-Centre / Vieux Lille!
Thanks!!
Hi! I’ll be moving to Lille soon and I’m planning to buy a suitcase after I arrive.
I was wondering if the Primark in Euralille is a large store. Does it usually sell suitcases (both cabin-size and larger ones), or is the selection limited?
Bonjour !
Je vais bientôt m’installer à Lille et je prévois d’acheter une valise une fois sur place.
Je voulais savoir si le Primark d’Euralille est un grand magasin. Est-ce qu’il vend généralement des valises (cabine et grand format), ou le choix est-il limité ?
Merci d’avance !
Where can I buy a cheap inflatable tube in Lille?
Bonjour ! Est-ce que quelqu’un sait où je peux acheter une bouée gonflable pas chère à Lille ? Merci !
Hi! I was accepted for an exchange at the University of Bologna for the Spring 2027 semester, but I’m still unsure whether I should go.
I’m already going to France this fall as an exchange student, so staying in Europe for a full year would be quite expensive. My biggest concern is whether I’ll be able to sort out my Italian visa/residence permit while I’m still in France.
What I’d really like to know is what it’s actually like to study and live in Bologna. I already know it’s famous for being a great student city, but I’d love to hear from people with firsthand experience.
I’m a business major, and I have a few questions:
Are business courses very demanding?
Is it difficult to pass or get decent grades? (I don’t care about getting top grades—I just need to avoid failing.)
I’ve heard there’s no guaranteed university accommodation. Is it really that difficult to find a room?
How safe is Bologna, especially for an East Asian female student? I’m a bit worried about pickpocketing, racism, and walking around alone.
Do students usually speak English with exchange students?
Are there plenty of business courses taught in English?
I’d really appreciate any advice or experiences. If the overall situation doesn’t seem to fit my circumstances, I might have to decline the offer.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this!
Ciao! Sono stata accettata come studentessa in scambio all’Università di Bologna per il secondo semestre dell’anno accademico 2026/2027 (Spring 2027), ma non sono ancora sicura se accettare l’offerta.
Questo autunno partirò già per uno scambio in Francia, quindi rimanere in Europa per un anno intero sarebbe piuttosto costoso. La mia preoccupazione principale è capire se sarà possibile sistemare il visto/permesso di soggiorno italiano mentre mi trovo ancora in Francia.
Quello che mi interessa di più è sapere com’è davvero vivere e studiare a Bologna. So già che è considerata una delle migliori città universitarie d’Italia, ma mi piacerebbe sentire l’opinione di chi ci studia o ci ha studiato.
Studio Economia/Business, quindi avrei alcune domande:
I corsi di economia sono molto impegnativi?
È difficile superare gli esami o ottenere voti sufficienti? (Non mi interessa avere voti altissimi, mi basta non essere bocciata.)
Ho sentito che non c’è un alloggio universitario garantito. È davvero così difficile trovare una stanza?
Com’è la sicurezza della città, soprattutto per una studentessa dell’Asia orientale? Mi preoccupano un po’ i borseggi, il razzismo e il tornare a casa da sola.
Gli studenti parlano spesso inglese con gli studenti internazionali?
Ci sono abbastanza corsi di economia tenuti in inglese?
Qualsiasi consiglio o esperienza personale sarebbe davvero molto utile. Se le condizioni non dovessero essere adatte alla mia situazione, potrei dover rinunciare allo scambio.
Grazie mille a tutti per aver letto il mio post!
Hi everyone!
I’m an exchange student who’ll be studying at EDHEC this August, and I’d love to get your advice.
My flight lands at Paris CDG around 6 p.m. I’m trying to decide whether I should take the train to Lille right away and then get a taxi to my accommodation, or stay at a hotel near the airport for one night and travel to Lille the next day.
I’m a bit worried that arriving in Lille after dark might not be the safest, especially since it’ll be my first time there and I’ll have luggage with me. On the other hand, hotels near the airport are pretty expensive, so I’m not sure if it’s worth it.
What would you do in my situation? I’d really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks!
Bonjour à tous !
Je serai étudiant(e) en échange à l’EDHEC à partir du mois d’août et j’aimerais avoir votre avis.
Mon vol arrive à l’aéroport Charles de Gaulle vers 18 h. J’hésite entre prendre directement le train pour Lille puis un taxi jusqu’à mon logement, ou passer une nuit dans un hôtel près de l’aéroport et partir pour Lille le lendemain dans la journée.
Ce qui m’inquiète, c’est d’arriver à Lille après la tombée de la nuit. Ce sera ma première fois en France, je serai seul(e) et j’aurai mes bagages. Je me demande si c’est risqué ou si je m’inquiète pour rien.
En même temps, les hôtels près de l’aéroport sont assez chers, donc je ne sais pas si cela vaut vraiment le coup.
Qu’est-ce que vous feriez à ma place ? Merci d’avance pour vos conseils et vos retours d’expérience !