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Summer is coming, and you’ve definitely earned some time to relax! But don’t forget to start getting ready for your new student life. Housing, budgeting, paperwork, insurance, organization, useful tips… Starting higher education takes some preparation, and there can be a lot of information to keep track of! Don’t worry: we’ve brought together all the … Continued

As every year, Smerra is back with its special back-to-school contest for students. From May 28 to October 30, 2026, try your luck for a chance to win prizes designed to make student life easier and help you start the year off right! 🎁 This year, students have the chance to win 3 prizes : … Continued

Having a child who is becoming a student. For parents, this new phase disrupts daily life and requires concrete choices. Helping without imposing, supporting without smothering, reassuring without minimizing stress. This practical guide brings together the essentials for preparing for orientation, managing logistics, encouraging independence and academic success, step by step, with confidence and attentiveness. … Continued

You’re on high alert. The new school year is approaching, the training center is waiting for you, and you don’t have a company. Take a breath. With an effective strategy, a few adjustments to your profile, and a clear plan of attack, you can still land an apprenticeship or professional training contract. This guide brings … Continued

Sometimes, taking a break at the right time can change everything. You want to take a breather, reorient yourself, discover the world, launch a project, improve your language skills, or gain professional or personal experience that really matters. That’s what a gap year is for: a structured program that allows you to take a break … Continued

You want to study, do an internship, or get involved internationally, and you’re wondering where to start. Good news: there are programs, financial aid, and clear procedures to help you turn your idea into a concrete project. We’ll guide you step by step, without unnecessary jargon, with practical advice to ensure that your stay, whether … Continued

Ready to study abroad and turn your project into an international adventure that really counts? Whether in France, Europe, or outside the European Union, you can choose the best destination, a welcoming institution, a solid academic program, and a campus that will boost your student life 🌍. We help you move from idea to departure: … Continued

We know you have a thousand things on your mind between classes, internships, and everyday life. Home insurance is often the last thing on your to-do list… until the day water damage or theft turns everything upside down. Here, we explain clearly how to insure your student accommodation, what your policy actually covers, how much … Continued

We know what you have in mind: doing an internship abroad to boost your career plans, your foreign language skills, and your network. You want concrete information, not empty talk. Here is a clear roadmap, designed for students or young people in training, at school or university, in vocational training or work-study programs, in France … Continued

In an academic and professional world connected to the whole world, speaking a foreign language is no longer “a plus,” it’s a real asset. English remains the most sought-after official language, but Spanish, German, and Italian are also gaining ground in the job market. The best way to learn a language and make rapid progress … Continued

You want to learn faster, remember longer, and finally feel aligned with your way of studying. Good news: your memory plays a central role in this process. Understanding your profile (visual, auditory, or kinesthetic) allows you to optimize information encoding, secure storage, and facilitate retrieval at the right time, whether in exams or oral presentations. … Continued

Entering the workforce is a time that combines anxiety and euphoria. You leave school, university, or business school, receive your diploma, and ask yourself a thousand questions about the world of work, your first job, your salary, your housing, and your rights. You want to make the right choices, without feeling guilty, with professional and … Continued