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Insa Rennes Residences

Romainprt Posted messages 3 Status Member -  
Romainprt Posted messages 3 Status Member -

Hello,

I’m currently in my final year and I’ve just been accepted to Insa. I’ve decided to go to Insa Rennes for several reasons. Now I’m not sure whether I should get an apartment or stay in the Insa residences meant for first-year students. If I get an apartment, I would have a bigger space (the rooms in the Insa are 9m2), I would have my own bathroom and kitchen (shared facilities in the Insa residences). But by getting an apartment, I'm worried about missing out on the whole student life that comes with the residences, the parties, the communal vibe, friends, etc...

Also, I’m afraid of ending up in residences with disrespectful or messy people (things I’ve read in reviews about the Insa residences).

So here I am, not quite sure what to do. If any students who have been in the same situation as me could give me their opinions/advice, it would really help me. Thank you!

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    Pierr10 Posted messages 13831 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   5 840
     

    Hello,

    CCM is a forum focused on everything related to computers and new technologies.

    So you haven't really chosen the right place to ask your question, as it falls outside the scope of the forum, even if it's in the "General Discussions."
    Moreover, you will get few responses from students.

    What I can tell you is that having been a student (a long time ago) and having had children who are students, there’s no hesitation: the advantages/disadvantages ratio is clearly in favor of university residences.

    All the issues you've mentioned do exist in residences. However, you clearly don't know the hassle of searching for housing:

    • that would be suitable for a student,
    • not too expensive
    • furnished and properly equipped
    • not too far from school
    • well served by public transport,

    searched for by thousands of students, while demand exceeds supply.
    Moreover, in a university residence, you are relieved of all the material and administrative hassles related to renting an apartment.

    There’s no hesitation: Choose the INSA residence.
    At the end of the first year, you will have classmates with whom you can consider shared housing for the rest of your studies.

    What is well conceived is clearly stated,
    And the words to say it come easily.
    (Boileau)

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    1. Raymond PENTIER Posted messages 58216 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   17 482
       

      Hello Romainprt.

      I completely agree with my friend Pierr10.

      By getting an apartment, I would have a larger space (the INSA rooms are 9m2): it means less space to clean and less area to heat in winter!

      I would have my own bathroom and my own kitchen: It's clear you haven't experienced military service, summer camps, shared accommodations, or even camping. You wouldn't be able to stand living in a submarine... And the INSA has cafeterias; you don’t need to cook in your room!

      But by getting an apartment, I’m afraid of missing out on the student life that comes with residences, the parties, the communal atmosphere, friends, etc...: This is obvious, and it represents a very significant positive aspect of the social life and human development of a student, especially in their first year!

      However, I’m afraid of ending up in residences with disrespectful or dirty people: And are you sure you will find an apartment in a building and a neighborhood populated solely by respectful and tidy people? Since residences are occupied by individuals who have followed the same program and met the same selection criteria as you, there’s no reason they would be any worse than you in terms of attitude and hygiene!

      But since you seem to be very particular and have financial resources, why not pursue your studies at a university in the USA or the UK?

      Retirement is great! Especially in the Caribbean...
      Raymond (INSA engineer, Marine engineer)

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    2. Romainprt Posted messages 3 Status Member
       

      Thank you for the feedback; it really helps me.

      I intend to study abroad, but I am considering this mainly in the context of exchanges directly organized by the school during the 2nd and 3rd years.

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