Description

Have you ever thought about studying in France, but you've never taken any French? Have you already taken a few years of French and really want to improve your language skills? Whatever the case, we have the perfect program for you. Follow your passion with Summer in Aix en Provence! Start getting excited about:

* Life in southern France - It's said that southern France is the most beautiful part of the country, and it's no wonder. With a mild Mediterranean climate, striking scenery, historic sites, and some of the best restaurants in France, it's easy to fall in love with the area.

* Academics focused on French, history, and more - Summer in Aix en Provence lets you start learning or improve your French and study business, history, and more.

* Plenty of ways to get involved - Summer in Aix en Provence offers numerous service-learning opportunities that will get you involved both on campus and in your local community. What better way to truly immerse yourself in your new home?

* An engaging, easy-to-navigate French city - Aix en Provence is a great place to live and study! The city is small enough that you can walk through the downtown area in about 15 minutes, but big enough to offer plenty of places to eat, shop, and explore.

Highlights

* Courses in the French language, business, and more
* Day trips included
* Service-learning opportunities get you involved with your local community
* Homestays with locals experienced in hosting English-speaking students
* Life in the south of France
* Mild Mediterranean climate, year round
* The charming, historic city of Aix en Provence
* Close proximity to Mediterranean coast, beaches and seaside towns

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Art History
• Business
• French
• History
• Photography

Cost in US$:

please contact CISabroad

Program Fees Include:

* Full-time tuition and fees
* Housing
* Medical and accident insurance
* CISabroad support services before, during, and after the program
* Academic advising
* Financial aid counseling
* Assistance with travel arrangements
* Predeparture orientation
* Airport pickup
* Day excursions
* Aix Center orientation
* On-site support
* Institute of American Universities official transcript
* Carbon offset of travel

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Scholarships are Available

Grants (Automatically Awarded): * CISabroad Early Bird Grant: You will automatically receive USD 100 off if you apply by Sep 23rd for a spring semester program or December 31st for a fall semester program! * CISabroad CPA (Cooperating Partner Alliance) Grant: Automatically receive USD 250 off a semester program or USD 100 off a summer or short-term program if your school is an affiliate. Please check list at CISabroad website. * CISabroad Bring a Friend Grant: You and your friend receive USD 250 for a semester program or USD 100 for a summer, short-term or internship program. * CISabroad Go Again Grant: Got the travel bug and want to go again on another CISabroad program? Get USD 250 off a semester or USD 100 off a summer program. *CISabroad Diversity Abroad Grant, CIS Gilman Grant, CIS Golden Key Grant: If you receive a Diversity Abroad scholarship, Gilman Grant, or Golden Key Award for your CISabroad program, we'll give you an additional $500 grant, just to say congrats! For all of the following scholarships, Please be sure to fill out the CIS scholarship application form by May 1 for a fall program, November 1 for a Spring Program, or May 1 For a summer program. Please visit CISabroad website. * CISabroad Leadership Scholarship: Receive USD 250- USD 500 off a semester program or USD 100-USD 200 off a summer program * CISabroad Photo Journalist Scholarship Receive USD 100 off plus a digital camera for semester or summer program * CISabroad Correspondent Scholarship (semester programs only) Receive USD 500-USD 1,000 off for blogging regularly about your experience overseas * CISabroad Green Scholarship Receive USD 250-USD 500 off a semester or USD 100-USD 200 off a summer program for volunteering in an eco-friendly capacity and presenting on your experience while back home Please check CISabroad website for a more up to date info.

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

CISabroad's Mission Statement

To provide innovative education programs that broaden academic perspectives, promote global awareness, and encourage personal development while laying the foundation for participants to become engaged world citizens.

Year Founded

2000