International Student Association (BDI)

Missions

• To welcome international students on exchange at EM Strasbourg
• To make people aware of Alsatian and, more widely, French culture

Who is it for?

Programme Grande École (PGE) students

Overview

The BDI supports international students on their arrival at EM Strasbourg and helps them discover the city and its secrets. Cultural and linguistic exchanges are widely encouraged during the various events organized. While international students can immerse themselves in Alsatian culture, EM Strasbourg students have the chance to meet students of all nationalities.  

Events organized

Orientation weeks

They are organized at the beginning of each semester and are designed for international students joining the School. On the program: an evening with EM Strasbourg students, soccer tournaments, visit of the campus and the city, etc.

Cultural trips

• Festivals
• Museums
• Wine tourism
• Discovering the Alsace region
• Trips within Europe: The BDI organizes four trips to the largest European cities each year.
• Operation Buddy: Evening to encourage exchanges between international students and PGE students.

"If you love discovering new cultures and sharing your region’s cultural wealth, then the BDI is the association for you.”