About the Event
This free welcome evening will take place on Thursday, January 22, from 6:00 pm, at the Cité Internationale Paul Ricoeur. It is an ideal opportunity to collect useful information, discover key services and meet other international students in a friendly atmosphere.
Programme:
- 6:00 pm: Opening of the Cité Internationale and welcome of participants
- Welcome meeting and practical information session with CMI Rennes
- Presentation of the ESN Rennes association
- Presentations by CMI partner organisations
- Distribution of a welcome pack
- Entertainment and quiz
At 7:30 pm, CMI Rennes will offer all participants a welcome cocktail in the Cité Internationale lobby — a convivial moment to meet and exchange with other international students.
From 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm, participants will also be able to:
- Reserve shows and day trips from the Cultural Agenda
- Purchase ESN cards
Please note: This event is exclusively open to international students and PhD students who arrived in Rennes during the second semester.
We look forward to welcoming you to Rennes and wish you a great start to your international experience!
About the CMI
Created in 2009, the CMI supports international students, PhD students and researchers enrolled in higher education in Rennes at CMI member institutions (including Rennes 2 University).
It assists them with everyday formalities related to settling in France, such as residence permits, accommodation, transport, health, banking and telephone services, and offers a rich programme of events and cultural activities throughout the year to help them integrate into local life. Each year, around 7,500 international students are welcomed in Rennes.
