I’m a student of political science from Asia and my school offers the chances of exchange student for one year both at Sciences Po (Paris) and Sciences Po Bordeaux.
I understand that these two are not related. Sciences Po Paris is definitely prestigious, but Paris isn’t that affordable for me, and l’m afraid it will be too crowded and busy.
As for Bordeaux, it is a great grande école as I know, and I am interested in the lifestyle in Bordeaux as well ( pas trop cher lol ) .
If it’s only a exchange, does the fame of the school matter that much? ( Not many Asians recognize Sciences Po except students from social science departments.)
Is it worthy to choose Bordeaux for the living experience and giving up Sciences Po Paris?
Or should I consider the other campuses of Sciences Po?