Atlantis Trans-Atlantic Dual Degree Program

It's not goodbye, but see you around! Good luck to all the Atlantis students as they make their way to Linköpings universitet in Sweden.university BBA INSEEC

Atlantis students from and took part in International Week where they were able to show off their school spirit and provide INSEEC's 2nd year students with helpful information in order for them to make their decision on where to studying abroad next year.

The American Atlantis students took a quick trip to Florence this week for their fill of pizza, pasta and gelato with a side of some Italian culture.

life when studying at or via the Atlantis triple-degree program. BBA INSEEC Pictures by Beatrice Vccr

Congratulations to DePaul University student Beatrice Vccr and her beach vollyball team who won the championship of a co-ed tournament this summer at Montrose Beach near Chicago, Illinois. BBA INSEEC

Fast friends: After only one week of meeting each other in Lyon, the Atlantis students embarked on a trip to Paris. This embodies the meaning of the program!
We're looking forward to seeing all of your upcoming adventures! Tag yourself if you are part of the Atlantis 2021-2022 cohort! BBA INSEEC DePaul University College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM) Linköpings universitet Western Illinois University

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Hello there! I'm Beatrice, and behind me is beautiful .

I am an Atlantis student from and now I'm studying at . So far the Atlantis program has overachieved my expectations. Last year when COVID-19 hit we were in Sweden and had to leave the country halfway through the semester. I was really worried about pretty much everything, but all turned out well: we graduated from LIU online and then I was able to come to the U.S.

Life here is VERY different from Europe: I remember the first thing I noticed when I arrived in Chicago was "everything is so much bigger!" cars, shampoo bottles, burgers... everything! And then I also realized how open to strangers Americans are: if you need anything, you will find someone who can help you, just ask!

The courses at DePaul are very interesting and the instructors are extremely competent and helpful. The workload is bigger than at the previous universities, but with organization and diligence you can excel. For now I have only had online classes, and what surprised me the most is how the whole school went online: not only the courses, but also the student organizations, meet-ups, trivia nights, ceremonies, competitions... this really helped me meet new friends both international and local. I also got an on-campus job at the school's ID Lab, which gives me professional experience with large companies while studying.

I am truly in love with Chicago: meters of snow in winter and hot summers at the beach, there is everything, and you cannot get bored. Like all big cities, it can get really expensive really fast, but there are a lot of good deals that will allow you to live a good life and travel around.

Hey, I’m Michael Schaffner, an INSEEC Atlantis Student currently at LIU. My experience so far in Sweden has been positive even with COVID. Sweden has amazing sceneries from frozen lakes and northern lights to large forests and abundant wildlife, but also a never-ending winter. I encourage students to not only visit the “big cities” like Stockholm, Malmö, and Göteborg, but also to rent car and explore. You can find cheap Airbnb houses for a big group.

The culture is much different in Sweden, people are very polite, introverted, and usually speak amazing English (even older generations). I would say that I have struggled with the conflict of the avoiding nature of Swedes as I am usually quite straightforward, but it is nevertheless a great skill to have in learning to adapt to one’s culture and trying to understand the implicit cues, habits and « way to see things. » As consequence, international students have to go towards them, which is quite counter intuitive to me at least. Having Swedish roommates (corridor with your own room + shower) that you can get to know on a deeper personal level will help you blend in. Once you make the effort to start a conversation and open up they will do the same, and you will build relationships with interesting people as a result.

Regarding classes, they were online, but the campus was open, meaning you could grab a coffee and study at the library. The campus is really awesome, and different to what you will find in France. The courses are interesting and you only have one class at a time, a lot of freedom is given to you, so it is up to you to have your own schedule and discipline.INSEEC

On behalf of the Atlantis directors, advisors, administrative staff and alumni, congratulations to the class of 2021 on your achievements as an Atlantis student and becoming an Atlantis alum.

Orlande Bidaux, Chair of the Atlantis Alumni Association (Atlantis Cohort 2012-2014) shares a congratulatory welcome to you as a member of the Atlantis Alumni Community.

Best wishes for continued success throughout your professional career!

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The INSEEC Atlantis students hit the road for a weekend in Stockholm. Tag yourself if you've had a fika in this world captial. BBA INSEEC Linköpings universitet

Meet Atlantis alumni Margot Valladon, a French native who was part of the Atlantis program promotion 2014. She lives with her fellow Atlantis husband, two dogs, and soon to be baby in the sunny city of Phoenix, Arizona. She is now a Director under the Client Service team working for Slalom Consulting. She oversees project deliveries, team performance, and technology growth.

How the Atlantis Program impacted her academically, personally, and professionally:

For me, the Atlantis program has been the biggest opportunity I was given so far and had a huge impact on my life at every level.

Academically it was a great opportunity to go through multiple school systems, learn in a foreign language, and study with other fellow international students. It was also a gift to be able, in four years of college, to end up with two masters and a bachelor. Most individuals will do years of studies to get to this academic level but with Atlantis my learning experience was accelerated. The diversity of learning with this program has been incredible and it allowed me to find my true passion which is IT.

Professionally, I believe most of the Atlantis students from my promotion had a job lined up even before we graduated. This program allowed us to have strong resumes and be very competitive in the job market especially with all the internal experience we had. I was able to find a job right away in the field of IT in the US and I think it was the steppingstone for me to get into the industry I wanted to work in. The experiences and learning I had with this program allowed me to grow quickly in a corporate environment and, just a few years later, become a Director for an IT consulting firm.

The biggest impact from the program has been personal. I never thought I would meet my husband during the Atlantis program. My husband was one of the American Atlantis students from DePaul University. We dated throughout the program and eight years later, we are a happy married couple expecting our first child next week. You never know what is going to happen to you, but it was not our plan. Just for that, I would do this program over and over again. I am still very close with my Atlantis team mates and the relationships I made are long lasting friendships I will never lose. We all work in different fields and we are all spread out across the globe. We are a strong team of friends who have been here for each other and that is a life experience I will be thankful for the rest of my life.
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Congratulations to Atlantis student Marine Foray Western Illinois University Master of Science in Quantitative Economics graduate student and Master of Business Administration alumna (2019). Foray, of Lyon, France , has been invited to share her research by the London School of Economics and Johns Hopkins University at a virtual joint conference today on experimental insights on behavioral economics on COVID-19. Foray's work, in collaboration with Dr. Jobu Babin, WIU Assistant Professor of Economics, and University of Memphis Associate Professor of Economics Andrew Hussey, is titled "Shelter-in-Place Orders, Loneliness, and Cooperative Behavior." Her research examined the levels of loneliness during the COVID-19 shutdown and how those levels affected people's willingness to collaborate in teams.

WIU MBA Grad Student Presenting at Prestigious Johns Hopkins Conference - Western Illinois University News - Office of University Relations Marine Foray, WIU graduate student, has been invited to share her research by the London School of Economics and Johns Hopkins University at a joint conference. [Download Print-Quality Image]

Our BBA INSEEC Atlantis contingent braving the cold on a recent trip to Malmö in Sweden. We miss our DePaul University & Western Illinois University friends!

A special thank you to Oleg Puchkov Libby Weaver Marissa Metro and Dr. Jeffrey Babin for their contribution to the Western Illinois University Atlantis scholarship fund. The money will go toward scholarships that will help cover tuition and/or expenses (travel, housing, visa, etc.) associated with the Atlantis program. It is not to late to make a contribution. Help support our students and donate today!

Western Illinois University Foundation I'm fundraising to give qualified students at Western Illinois University an opportunity to obtain a transatlantic dual degree and undergraduate or graduate degree. Find out more and donate here: http://igfn.us/vf/ATLANTIS

If you missed out on Giving Tuesday now is your chance: Western Illinois University's Atlantis program is trying to raise at least $5,000 for scholarships to cover tuition and other related expenses for students entering the program. To make a donation to the program, visit app.mobilecause.com/vf/ATLANTIS.

Western Illinois University Foundation I'm fundraising to give qualified students at Western Illinois University an opportunity to obtain a transatlantic dual degree and undergraduate or graduate degree. Find out more and donate here: http://igfn.us/vf/ATLANTIS

Atlantis Trans-Atlantic Dual Degree Program updated their business hours.

During the October vacation, the Atlantis students spent some time exploring Portugal and Spain.

Our students know that France is not just Paris. Read The New York Times article on & as part of the newspaper's 52 places to travel in 2019.

Two French Cities, Neither of Them Paris. Which One to Love? The 52 Places Traveler visits Lyon and Marseille, just a quick train ride apart — but world’s away from each other.

The Atlantis students along with the INSEEC ERASMUS students spent the day exploring Lyon, France.

Découverte de #Lyon pour nos étudiants internationaux ! 😍🌍 #welcome #instacity #international #studentlife #incomings #citytour #visite #cityscape #discover #bestplace

Welcome to Lyon! The Atlantis students start their first week at INSEEC today.

Welcome to all international students! We hope you will enjoy your French new life 🇨🇵🌍✈️ #welcome #enjoy #studentlife #abroad #international #frenchlife #Lyon #bordeaux #firstday #Travel #newlife

Read today's The New York Times article about former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy's junior year in Paris, and how the city became one of the greatest influences in her life.

We look forward to welcoming the next class of Atlantis students to France in September! Perhaps this will be YOUR transformative time.

A Year in Paris That Transformed Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis As a college student, Jacqueline Bouvier spent her junior year in Paris, and the city became one of the greatest influences in her life.

Congratulations to the Atlantis graduating class of 2019! Go forth and conquer! DePaul University Western Illinois University

Congratulations to the 2019 Atlantis students on graduating from Linköpings universitet! Good luck as you move on to the U.S. at DePaul University and Western Illinois University!

Find out what it's like to be an Atlantis student in Sweden as student Thomas Curtet from Inseec Bordeaux shares his experience at Linköpings universitet on the BBA INSEEC Instagram page.

[INTERNATIONAL] « Bonjour, je m’appelle Thomas et je suis actuellement au BBA Inseec de #Bordeaux. Mon Erasmus en Suède est une formidable expérience pour moi. Le cadre de vie est exceptionnel, il faut s’habituer en Hiver à ne pas beaucoup voir le soleil mais les paysages enneigés sont magnifiques. L’avantage de la Suède est que tout le monde parle anglais, donc pas de problèmes de compréhension à la caisse d’un supermarché ou chez le coiffeur (et c’est mieux comme ça le suédois est terriblement dur à apprendre). La vie étudiante est très dynamique ici à Linköping, les associations proposent des voyages et week-ends très fréquemment, pour aller en Laponie rendre visite aux rennes ou pour aller dans les fjords norvégiens. Depuis la Suède on peut facilement accéder à toutes les capitales scandinaves, ce qui rend l’expérience d’autant plus riche. La principale différence au niveau des cours est qu’ici on étudie une seule matière à la fois sur 6 semaines, avec un projet ou étude de cas et un examen final. Je suis dans le programme Atlantis donc je dois écrire une thèse ici aussi, mais les professeurs sont très à l’écoute et toujours prêts à aider donc tout le monde s’en sort bien. J’ai rencontré beaucoup d’autres étudiants en échange universitaire d’un peu partout dans le monde, des personnes qui sont devenus de bons amis avec lesquels je profite d’autant plus de mes 6 mois ici. Je vous laisse avec quelques photos de mon passage ici, pour illustrer pourquoi « Sweden is a wonderland » ! »

Hej från Sverige (Hello from Sweden)! Some of the current Atlantis class enjoying their time at Linköpings universitet.

Throwin' it back to 2008 when our first Atlantis class graduated from Linköpings universitet. Tag yourself if you were part of this class.

Niels Bordes & Johan Vernet out for a spin in the snow in Sweden. Just some of the great experiences while studying with Atlantis.

Congratulations to the Atlantis BBA INSEEC class of 2018 who celebrated their graduation last weekend! For those who couldn't be there, we wish you the best of luck in the future.