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MBA Cohort Integration in France

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Original and tailor-made team building activities

Are you looking for a unique team activity to facilitate the integration of a new, diverse MBA cohort? Exclusive France Tours & Events offers activities tailored to meet the diverse needs of international groups, promoting networking, strengthening team cohesion, and enhancing appreciation of French culture. We understand that your students come from all corners of the globe, and our programs are designed to embrace this diversity and foster a sense of unity.

Friendly, stimulating and unifying challenges

Together with you, Exclusive France Tours & Events will define your objectives and desires to offer the most appropriate team activities. We collaborate to create a concept that meets your expectations and integrates your requirements, whether it’s developing leadership, strengthening team cohesion, facilitating communication, energizing participants, educating through playful means, taking up challenges together, developing group synergy, or learning to manage stress.

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An unforgettable stay that forges for the future

Creating Lasting Bonds

Remember your first school trip? The sense of freedom, the excitement of adventure, and the feeling of togetherness as classmates experienced something new. We transpose that magic to a major event in a student’s life: integrating a new, diverse group.

At Exclusive France Tours & Events, we help business schools celebrate the commitment of fresh MBA students through unique getaways that unite groups and emphasize academic core values. Emotions and excitement are powerful vectors for cohesion and team spirit. Our bespoke seminars for MBA, MS, or PhD students are designed to create everlasting bonds and memories among students from various cultural backgrounds.

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What awaits the participants?

Fun, Challenges, and Learning

Participants can expect lots of fun! Games, challenges, hands-on classes, parties, and great food will be part of the journey. Each service is designed around a specific theme or preset goals to foster learning and ensure a significant payoff.

Social and Emotional Benefits

A successful integration visit can have a decisive impact on a student’s life, well-being, and chances of success by reducing anxiety, providing social and emotional benefits, and fostering cross-cultural dialogue. These benefits are especially important for international students adjusting to a new environment.

A few examples or our MBA integration events

MBA Integration in Burgundy: Fostering Connections and Embracing French Culture

Burgundy
45 people
"The integration week was incredible. Experiencing French culture together helped us form lasting friendships and unforgettable memories!"

This MBA integration experience in Burgundy was designed to help international students bond before the course begins. This event aimed to create a vibrant environment and strong team spirit by immersing participants in the diverse and exquisite aspects of French culture. Through a series of engaging and collaborative activities, students from around the world had the opportunity to connect, fostering friendships and camaraderie. Savor gourmet welcome and farewell dinners, celebrating new connections and the beginning of your MBA journey in France.

Pastry Masterclass Inspired by Chanel

Participants created sumptuous and elaborately decorated pastries inspired by two iconic Chanel perfumes, No. 5 and Chanel Allure Sensuelle, under the guidance of a master pâtissier. This activity blended culinary art with the elegance of legendary fragrances.

Escape Game in a Historic Location

Set in a historic abbaye in the Burgundy countryside, this immersive escape game challenges teams to solve puzzles and unravel mysteries related to the abbaye’s rich history. The game promoted teamwork, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.

Cycling Through Vineyards:
A scenic bike ride through vineyards and picturesque villages offers a delightful way to explore the local landscape and culture.

Exclusive Barrel Art Experience

Participants engaged in a Barrel Art workshop. Guided by an artist, they painted and decorated wine barrels. This unique activity combined art and viniculture, creating a tangible connection to the region’s heritage.

 

A Week of Stimulating and Cultural Integration

Burgundy
42 people
3 days
Experiencing exclusive MBA integration: French culture, team-building, strategic engagement.

The academic team of a renowned business school aims to create a unique integration event for their incoming MBA class, which includes over 20 different nationalities. The goal is to foster cohesion among students while introducing them to French culture. Leveraging our creativity, extensive network, and flawless logistics, we craft an experience that reflects the institution’s values and prestige. Each year, we tailor the event to the new cohort, ensuring seamless and impactful engagement.

Exclusive Treasure Hunt

Participants engaged in a meticulously designed treasure hunt throughout the exquisite grounds of Chateau de Chantilly. Teams solved intricate puzzles and uncovered hidden treasures, enhancing their strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and fostering a strong sense of teamwork.

French Guinguette Ambiance:
Participants will enjoy an intense pétanque competition followed by a barbecue in the park, all within a lively and authentic French « guinguette » atmosphere.

Creating Music with a Vocal Coach

In a creative songwriting workshop led by a professional vocal coach, participants collaborated to compose and perform an original song. The experience included a recording session in a professional studio, enhancing creativity, vocal performance, and team synergy.

Whipped Cream Battle

Adding a touch of playful excitement, participants concluded their day with a lively whipped cream battle in the lush gardens of the chateau. This fun-filled activity was designed to boost morale, break down barriers, and end the retreat on a joyous and memorable note.

Gala Evening:
The program culminates in a gala evening featuring a captivating song performance, bringing a festive and elegant conclusion to the event.

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A Challenging and Cultural Integration Week

Goal: The faculty of a renowned business school seeks to challenge and unite its Master of Business Administration students. With a diverse group of international participants, the aim is to foster cohesion while immersing them in the richness of French culture.

What awaits the participants?

  • A guided tour of the historic Abbey of Reigny, led by its owners.
  • A vineyard management simulation, where teams compete to demonstrate strategic excellence.
  • Engaging in traditional French outdoor games, including pétanque.
  • Hands-on learning of barrel crafting, discovering the artistry and techniques behind the process.
  • Insights into French craftsmanship, as the finest artisans share their time-honored expertise.
  • A serious game: an auction simulation designed to test teamwork and negotiation skills.
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A few examples of our MBA integration events

French Elegance and Team Spirit in Chantilly

Goal : Embark on a journey designed to inspire creativity, foster collaboration, and immerse participants in French culture and traditions.

What awaits the participants?

  • Culinary Adventures: Master Chantilly cream-making and create puff pastry inspired by the Château de Chantilly in fun, interactive workshops.
  • French Flair: Immerse yourself in the art of French etiquette, take part in a lively brasserie-inspired challenge, and enjoy a classic game of pétanque with aperitifs.
  • Unforgettable Evenings: Relish a plancha dinner under the stars, followed by a grand gala with a song contest and DJ for a night to remember.
  • Cultural Exploration: Discover the timeless beauty of the Château de Chantilly and its stunning gardens, a true jewel of French heritage.
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Personalized Programs

Exclusive France Tours & Events strives to select the most suitable accommodations and design a hyper-personalized program based on your needs and objectives. Our team is committed to finding the right balance between the enchantment of an immersive journey and successful team building, catering to your students’ diverse backgrounds.

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Our satisfaction lies in building lasting relationships with our clients. We would be thrilled to become your privileged corporate travel agency in France. Contact us now to start designing your next MBA cohort integration event or team-building journey in France. With Exclusive France Tours & Events, your integration event in France will be an extraordinary success.

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