Life Sciences Department

I joined the EPGM Master's program after a degree in biology. I wanted to go into environmental sciences in greater depth, without getting bogged down in too specific a field, like ecology for example. I was reassured by the variety of courses offered in the Master's program.

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After 3 years studying on my island at the University of Corsica, I felt the need to find an academics course better suited to my passion for the mountains, as well as the need to explore new "elsewhere". So I enrolled in the LP VALPESMONT after my licence pro qualité, which gave me a more concrete approach. I discovered new territories with new challenges and the keys to developing them, but I also made a number of enriching encounters, with many very constructive outings where learning comes from the experience of those involved. Two years on, I'm continuing my studies for the "Accompagnateur Moyenne Montagne" diploma, which I was preparing at the same time as the academics course, and I've returned to my valley to join the FFRAAC (Fédération des Foires Rurales Artisanales et Agricoles de Corse), a federation of rural craft and agricultural fairs in Corsica, which certifies fairgrounds and markets that promote agricultural and craft products through popular events.

I took part in an Erasmus mobility program at the University of Uvigo in Galicia (North-West Spain) in Environmental Science. I can summarize this experience in three main areas: (i) my impression of university life at Uvigo, (ii) the support of the Erasmus community (ESN) and, most importantly for me, (iii) my integration into daily life.
Classes were taught in Spanish (but can be in English for some courses), and teachers and students were friendly from the moment I arrived, providing a favorable learning environment. Over and above our academic commitments, exchanges with the Erasmus community are, in a way, a lifesaver, as they give us real support from the moment we arrive in the city where we're studying, and provide us with people we can turn to for any help we may need (health, accommodation, social links...). Finally, in my opinion, the highlight of my stay was clearly my integration into my study city (Ourense). Meeting Spaniards and volunteering/subscribing to associations made my stay special. In this respect, I've kept in touch almost exclusively with people I've met through extra-curricular activities.
This was a landmark year in my life. Today I look back on it with nostalgia and joy.