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People, I'm studying  electric engineering (emphasis on electronic systems) here in Brazil, and in 2 or 3 years, if I have good grades, I'll be able to study part of the course in Europe. The best part is that I receive both diplomas

The best choices I've watching are France and Germany.
Buuuut, I speak none of these languages. So, as some of you live in Europe, I guess you could gimme some advice to make my choice and start my lang course.

Some options:
École Polytechnique (France)
Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany)
And also Politecnico di Milano and Politecnico di Torino (both Italian)

IMO, the French and German would give me a better formation.
On the other hand, it'd be easier to learn Italian, because it's a Latin language (hint: so is Portuguese ).

Of course I'll talk to my teachers, but your personal experience may be valuable.

I believe it would be better to go to Germany because they are by far the most evolutionary country in Europe. But as I know , French is an easier language than German. Although, French are known for their xenophobia. I don't think Italy would be a good choice. Final  suggestion: Germany

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Originally posted by Basilis
French are known for their xenophobia.

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lolwtf?

Chancer : In France, l'Ecole Polytechnique is THE most prestigious engineering school, and by far. I don't know about the German & Italian universities you name, so I won't tell you Polytechnique is teh way to go, but I still think it's a real opportunity.

Would you have to do premilitary training if you went to the French one?

Why not an English speaking country, you appear to write it extremely well.

I would go for the german one.... but remember, make the choice yourself, and get informed ... you don't want to base a decision based on someone's xenophobia...

I say france, most of the words sound like the English. IMO.

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Originally posted by john-t
I say france, most of the words sound like the English. IMO.

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oh yes, english is a very nice, latin-based language.

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Originally posted by saralk
Would you have to do premilitary training if you went to the French one?

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Definitely no. At least I don't know anyone who had to.

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Originally posted by absorbation
Why not an English speaking country, you appear to write it extremely well.

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AFAIK, there's no British school with the "double-diploma system".
But if I don't get grades good enough, I'd plan going to another country anyway, even speaking English, such as Canada, Australia or New Zealand.

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Originally posted by Voldemort
oh yes, english is a very nice, latin-based language.

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a friend of mine studies in australia, and claims that the uni she's in is sorta outdated... she's studying electric engineer i think