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SELF Program Testimonial - Hyewon
Published on June 10, 2025 – Updated on June 10, 2025
Hyewon, 22, Busan (South Korea) - Spring Semester
I had the incredible opportunity to study at Lyon 3 for the spring semester of 2025, and now that I'm back home, it truly feels like a dream to me.
Lyon 3's SELF program was a perfect fit for me. It allowed me to study in France while studying in English. Although I have been learning French for a little over a year, I would not have been able to fully grasp the course content without the option to study in English through SELF.
As a biomedical student studying at The University of Hong Kong, gaining an international exposure in business was my main priority for the exchange semester. And thanks to the diverse, well-prepared faculty in Lyon 3, I ended up learning far more than I expected!
Beyond academics, the SELF program offered plenty of events and socials for students to connect. From the welcome party to speed-friending to spring picnics, I've signed myself up for as many events as I could, and met precious friends from all over the world. If you're into exploring more of the historical side of Lyon, there are also museum tours where you can bond with fellow students in a relaxed setting.
Lyon in general, is simply a perfect place to spend a semester in. It was convenient to travel across France and to other neighboring countries, and I indeed made a full use out of that! One tip for future exchange students: get your TGV Max Jeune if you plan to travel a lot!
Hope you'll have as much fun and growth as I did! :-)
Bon séjour à Lyon!
Lyon 3's SELF program was a perfect fit for me. It allowed me to study in France while studying in English. Although I have been learning French for a little over a year, I would not have been able to fully grasp the course content without the option to study in English through SELF.
As a biomedical student studying at The University of Hong Kong, gaining an international exposure in business was my main priority for the exchange semester. And thanks to the diverse, well-prepared faculty in Lyon 3, I ended up learning far more than I expected!
Beyond academics, the SELF program offered plenty of events and socials for students to connect. From the welcome party to speed-friending to spring picnics, I've signed myself up for as many events as I could, and met precious friends from all over the world. If you're into exploring more of the historical side of Lyon, there are also museum tours where you can bond with fellow students in a relaxed setting.
Lyon in general, is simply a perfect place to spend a semester in. It was convenient to travel across France and to other neighboring countries, and I indeed made a full use out of that! One tip for future exchange students: get your TGV Max Jeune if you plan to travel a lot!
Hope you'll have as much fun and growth as I did! :-)
Bon séjour à Lyon!
Last updated: June 10, 2025