Abroadco in Nice, France

  France

• Nice: 
Nice

Term: Summer 

Description: Abroadco's study abroad program in Nice allows students of all language levels to study French language and electives at the University of Nice during the summer. You will live and go to school in the heart of the French Riviera.

Academics

Students study French language and electives in one of five language levels. Students earn up to 5 semester credits per month session during the summer, with the possibility of earning a total of 10 credits for the entire summer.

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 Nice, 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 Nice, exploring the old city, relaxing on the famous beaches, and sampling southern French cooking at one of the many cafes. Excursions visit such destinations as Antibes and Biot, Gorges du Verdon, Corsica, 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.

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

You can choose to live in the university's residence hall on-campus or in a studio apartment near the old city. Students in the residence hall receive breakfast and lunch Monday to Friday as part of the program.

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

Nice

Nice is both the Mediterranean's largest resort and France's fifth largest city. Its temperate winters and lush subtropical climate have attracted students around the world for decades. It is the capital of the Riviera par excellence, and is an education, business, and tourism center. Students will also enjoy Nice's many museums, excellent beaches, and festive street life.

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.

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

Highlights:
- Earn up to 5 credits per month during the summer.
- French language class for all language levels.
- Electives taught in French.
- Live in university residence hall or studio apartment.
- 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.
- 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.

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 $150 to $300, 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 Summer - February 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