October 06, 2025
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VIDEO | Why I Chose A Master In Management In France—And Where It’s Taking Me

What’s it like to study a Master in Management in France? One student from Germany shares her experience on the Grande École program at emlyon business school

Norma Maher

Norma Maher

Published in Student Experience & ROI

Sponsored by Emlyon Business School

Jasmine Dressler moved from Germany to Lyon for her Master in Management

Jasmine Dressler moved from Germany to Lyon for her Master in Management

Choosing where to study your master’s degree can define not only your education but your professional outlook. Each country offers its own unique experience as a place to live and learn. So, what’s it like to study a Master in Management in France?

In this video, we hear from Jasmine Dressler, a student on the Grande École Master in Management program at emlyon business school in Lyon. Originally from Germany, she shares why she chose to study in France and what she’s gained from joining the program.

Highlights of her experience include the program’s flexibility, which allows students to tailor their studies through electives, gap years, and professional tracks, as well as the strong sense of community developed through student associations and clubs.

“You’re forced to work with people from all kinds of backgrounds—and that’s what really prepares you for working life,” says Jasmine.

[VIDEO] Why I Chose A Master In Management In France—And Where It’s Taking Me

Jasmine's advice for other international students considering studying in France is to stay calm and trust the process.

“At first, everything can be overwhelming, but everything gets better—you’ll feel settled in at one point," she says.

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Norma Maher

Norma Maher

Published in Student Experience & ROI

Norma is a Writer & Video Content Producer at GMAC. She has a B.A. (Hons) in French and Spanish from the University of Warwick.

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