Grenoble School of Management: Student Life

Activities

The Resident Director organizes a wide range of activities throughout the semester. Students can go on a walking tour of medieval Grenoble, visit the beautiful lake of Annecy, spend an afternoon tasting French wines and cheeses, visit the art museum, make fondue, hike and picnic or ski depending on the season, or visit the Chartreuse Monastery in the Alps to taste the “elixir of life” from a recipe known to only three living monks. For an extra fee, students can enroll in French cuisine and wine classes.

Meeting French students

As part of students’ language practice, the Director can introduce students to a French student learning English for conversational practice.

Public transportation

Grenoble has an extensive bus and tram service that makes getting around easy. A transportation pass is provided for all students.

Skiing in the Alps

Grenoble is the French capital of winter sports and has previously been the location of the winter Olympics. Downhill skiing is available just 30 minutes from the center of town. The Business School ski club has regular ski excursions throughout the winter, including downhill and cross country skiing. Students who have never skied before may take lessons at a reasonable cost. Ski equipment (boots, poles and skis) may be rented easily and inexpensively. Students can also receive discounts for a local gym and other sports.

Visas

The French government requires students to possess a visa valid for their period of study in France. Multiple-entry visas must be obtained before departing the U.S. AIFS will provide instructions to help you secure the visa.