Abroadco in Aix-en-Provence, France

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• Aix-en-Provence: 
Aix-en-Provence

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

Description: Abroadco's study abroad program in Aix-en-Provence allows students to choose to focus on French language and culture or French with electives in English. Students of all language levels to study French language and culture at the University Paul Cézanne Aix-Marseille III. Students who need electives taught in English can study at the Institute for American Universities - the Aix Center and the Marshutz School (art). You will live and go to school in the heart of Provence.

Academics

While studying French language at the University of Aix-Marseille III, students are placed in one of four different language levels. Semester students will take French classes, along with electives to supplement their language study, focusing on French language, literature, history, civilization, economics, art, and business. Semester students can earn up to 18 hours and summer students can earn up to 5 hours of credit. As a student of the University of Aix-Marseille III, you will earn an official transcript at the end of your studies.

As a student at the Aix Center and/or Marshutz School, students are required to take a French language course during the semester, although it is not required in the summer program. Students will then select 4 electives in taught in English or French. The courses focus on archeology, art, art history, business, communication, economics, education, French, history, literature, music, philosophy, photography, political science, and psychology.

For more information about the academic program, please visit our website using the link at the top of this page.

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 Aix, 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 Aix, exploring the street markets, and sampling Provençal cooking at one of the many cafes. Excursions visit such destinations as Avignon, Gorges du Verdon, the Côte d'Azur, Arles, and the Camargue. 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.

For more information about student services, orientation, activities and excursions, please visit our website using the link at the top of this page.

Housing and Meals

Abroadco's housing options in Aix provide you with the possibility of living in a French homestay or in an Abroadco apartment. Some meals are included with the homestay.

For more information about housing and meals, please visit our website using the link at the top of this page.

Aix-en-Provence

In the heart of Provence, Aix-en-Provence is 30 kilometers (18 miles) inland from the Mediterranean Sea. Known affectionately as Aix (pronounced "X"), it is a city of fountains, stunning architecture, and fabulous cuisine. The city benefits from the generous Provencal climate and its proximity to both the beaches and the mountains. Home to Paul Cézanne and Emile Zola, Aix reveals a history of grandeur at every twist and turn. Today, its bustling student population ensures that Aix stays at the forefront of culture and maintains a lively nightlife scene.

For more information about Aix, please visit our website using the link at the top of this page.

Highlights:
- Earn up to 18 credits per semester and 6 credits per summer session.
- Two distinct programs to choose from.
- University of Aix-Marseille III: French language class for all levels with electives taught in French.
- IAU Aix Center and Marshutz School: French language class for all levels with electives taught in English or French.
- Live in a French homestay or an Abroadco apartment.
- Homestays provide breakfast and dinner five days per week.
- Abroadco onsite staff.
- Airport Reception in Marseille.
- Extensive onsite orientation.
- Immersion program of many social and cultural activities.
- Excursions and associated costs.
- Study abroad medical insurance.
- 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 (homestay), housing, onsite staff, airport pickup, orientation, immersion program, excursions, medical insurance international cell phone, travel backpack, Let's Go guidebook, and pre-departure advising and materials.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to France Independently

Scholarships are Available. Abroadco has established a scholarship program for deserving Abroadco participants. Awards for a program typically range from 3,250 USD to 500 USD, depending on the length of the program. To be eligible for an Abroadco Scholarship, students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, be accepted into an Abroadco program and enrolled as an undergraduate university student. The scholarship application consists of the application, an essay, and an official transcript. Scholarship deadlines for Fall - May 1, for Spring - November 1, and for Summer - April 1. In addition to scholarships, students from many U.S. academic institutions are allowed to transfer their financial aid when studying abroad. Abroadco will work with students and academic institutions to facilitate this process.

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad