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Creative Semester at Berridge Programs

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$15,000Program Costs
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2008Year established

Program Overview

Spend nine weeks living, traveling and creating in Normandy, France!

Creative Semester is a residential gap year program that brings together creative students for hands-on learning, artistic exploration and independent living. Guided by professional artists and mentors, you'll develop your skills, experiment with new ideas and discover inspiration in the people, places and culture of France.

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Program Highlights

Explore Your Creativity: Choose Visual Art (Painting, Drawing, Ceramics) or Visual Storytelling (Film, Photography, Acting).
Live Independently in France: Share a gap year house with fellow students, build friendships and experience everyday life in Normandy.
Learn From Working Artists: Develop your skills through hands-on workshops, personal projects, creative collaborations and individual mentorship.
Travel, Explore and Create: Discover Rouen, Paris and the Normandy coastline while developing your own creative ideas and artistic viewpoint.
Discover Normandy Through Art: Find inspiration in coastal landscapes, artists' studios, historic towns and encounters with local craftspeople.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Welcome Dinner
Group Meals
Laundry
In-Country Orientation
Pre-Departure Orientation
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Micro-Credential(s) / Certification(s)
Academic Credit

Program Details

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Locations

  • Cherbourg, France

Types & Subjects

  • Types
  • Adventure Travel
  • Art
  • Drama
  • Experiential Learning

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Guest House

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-20

Duration

  • After College
  • Post High School
  • During College

Starts At

  • 9: $15,000

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