<p>Hi there,</p>
<p>I got accepted into a master's program for English literature at both the Sorbonne and Diderot in Paris. I'm having a difficult time deciding between the two. A lot of people have told me that "The Sorbonne" isn't the real Sorbonne, because it was broken up in the 70s and the school only has a big reputation because it still bears the name. Diderot technically was the Sorbonne as well, but seems relatively unknown, although I have heard that having it on your resume can help for finding jobs in Europe. Sorbonne is supposed to be more theoretical and research based and Diderot is supposed to be more practical and geared towards job placement. </p>
<p>Does anyone have a better perspective on the reality of the universities?
Has anyone studied English literature at the Sorbonne?</p>
<p>Thanks for the help!</p>
<p>Look at the professors’ specialties, the research “labs” that exist at each, the required courses, the “specialties” or orientation of the degree, whether there’s a lot of translation etc. They’re all likely to be quite different.
Paris IV and Paris VII are both strong but different, and Paris IV has a reputation for being very “traditional” but I don’t know what Paris VII’s reputation is except that its entire campus got rebuilt/renovated over 10 years and it ended in 2008 so it’s not crumbling 
(unlike some Parisian universities)</p>
<p>You’re spot on when you say the Sorbonne is still considered a good school because it’s bearing the name. The school is broken up into different schools, each of which focus on a separate area of study. Can you access a course description for your required classes for each school? If you can, send this info to your current advisor on which program they think will help your career goals in Europe more.</p>
<p>I studied at the Sorbonne- it’s a fine school but being well known doesn’t always mean that it’s the best for your major. Look up as much info as you can and go with the program that will suit your career goals and major needs. Bonne chance!</p>