Abroadco in Cannes, France

  France

Cannes

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 

Description: Abroadco's study abroad program in Cannes allows students of all language levels to study French language and culture at the International College de Cannes. You will and go to school in the heart of the French Riviera.

Academics

While studying French language, students are placed in one of 17 different language levels. Quarter and semester students have the option to take courses in the humanities and social sciences, taught in both French and English. Semester students can earn up to 18 hours and summer students can earn up to 5 hours of credit. As a student of the International College de Cannes, you will earn an official certificate at the end of your studies.

Services

Abroadco's excellent student service begins the moment you contact us. We help you with every aspect of planning your experience, including course selection, travel planning, working with your home institution, and providing you with an orientation on living and studying abroad. When you arrive in Cannes, our resident director will greet you at the airport and provide onsite orientation during the first few days of your stay. Throughout your program, you'll enjoy Abroadco's many activities and excursions. Activities include visiting museums in Cannes and Nice, exploring the street market, relaxing on the famous beaches, and sampling southern French cooking at one of the many cafes. Excursions visit such destinations as Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Gorges du Verdon, and Monaco. Once your program has ended, we will continue to work with you as you transfer your credits to your home institution and readjust to life at home.

Housing and Meals
        
You will live in the College's residence hall, enjoying breakfast and lunch daily as part of your program. The residence hall allows students to live on campus and have access to social coordinators, a computer lab, snack bar, and recreational facilities, while at the same time being in very close proximity to all the attractions of the city.

Cannes

Cannes offers students the opportunity to live in one of the most glamorous cities in the world. Although most famous for its renowned film festival, Cannes is one of the most accessible cities on the French Riviera, offering students a relaxed atmosphere where you can stroll down a tree lined boardwalk or play on sandy beaches, all while studying French language and culture.

Cote D' Azur

A region of artists and culture, the Cote d'Azur offers many destinations for daytrips and weekend getaways. France's most famous beaches are in this region, along with the Gorged du Verdon, Europe's deepest and widest canyon. At any time of year, the Cote d'Azur offers a variety of activities, from sunbathing and cycling to museums and parfumeries.

Highlights:
- Earn up to 18 credits per semester and 5 credits per summer session.
- French language class for all language levels.
- Electives taught in French and English.
- Live in College residence hall.
- Breakfast and lunch provided in the residence hall.
- Abroadco onsite staff.
- Airport Reception in Nice.
- Extensive onsite orientation.
- Immersion program of many social and cultural activities.
- Excursions and associated costs.
- International cell phone with free incoming calls.
- Travel backpack and Let's Go France guidebook.
- Extensive pre-departure advising and materials.
- Academic year, semester, and summer study abroad options.

Program price includes tuition, partial board, housing, onsite staff, airport pickup, orientation, immersion program, excursions, international cell phone, travel backpack, Let's Go guidebook, and pre-departure advising and materials.

Program price includes:

* Tuition and academic fees.
* Housing in a shared room on campus.
* Extensive pre-departure information.
* Thorough onsite orientation.
* Immersion program of many social and cultural activities.
* International mobile phone with free incoming calls.
* Travel backpack and guidebook.
* Daily breakfast and lunch in the campus dining room (meal plans vary by housing option).
* Full use of the College's recreational facilities.
* Study abroad medical insurance.
* Airport reception at Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE).
* Onsite Abroadco staff in Cannes.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to France Independently

Scholarships are Available.

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home