Meet Faculty College students Who Did a Research Overseas Program in France

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France is legendary for its high-quality arts, delectable delicacies, and exquisite countryside. Its language and tradition are beloved all over the world, so it’s no surprise so many faculty college students select to examine overseas in France yearly. Whether or not you need to go to the large metropolis of Paris, a small metropolis by the mountains like Grenoble, or alongside the French Riviera in film-famous Cannes, AIFS Overseas has a program for you. Curious about studying extra about what it’s actually like to check overseas in France? 

Hear from three faculty college students who studied overseas in France with AIFS Overseas! 

Bailey: Fall Semester in Paris

Meet Bailey, a enterprise administration main from Black Hills State College who studied on the American Faculty of Enterprise, Paris throughout fall semester. Right here’s what she needed to say about her educational expertise overseas: 

“I’m going to the American Enterprise Faculty in Paris, in order that signifies that I’m taking principally enterprise credit which can be transferring again and filling my main necessities at house. I’m taking Rules of Advertising, Intercultural Research, Artwork Historical past, and Worldwide Relations. Intercultural Research might be my favourite. I’m studying lots—not solely from my professor, but additionally from the opposite [international] college students in my class.” 

When Bailey wasn’t at school, she loved visiting the native boulangerie for an almond croissant (she recommends Grandpré!) and spending “time [with friends] down on the Seine River with a great view of the Eiffel Tower!” She stated that though she got here to Paris with out realizing anybody on her program, she had no hassle making pals: 

“I got here completely by myself, however the good factor is everyone is in the identical boat. All of them need to meet folks. So long as you’re keen to place your self on the market and take a look at new issues and be open to experiencing life right here, it really works out. I discovered it simple to search out folks with comparable pursuits.” 

Hear Bailey describe her expertise touring past Paris whereas learning overseas: 

“It’s tremendous simple to journey in Europe. I often take the practice. And it’s really easy to do on a price range. To date I’ve been to the South of France, Monaco, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Scotland, England, the Czech Republic, [and] Germany.” 

Cameran: Spring Semester in Cannes 

Cameran, a movie manufacturing main from Chapman College, spent her spring semester learning and interning overseas in Cannes, with AIFS Overseas’s distinctive Research + Internship program. This sort of program combines a examine overseas expertise with a part-time internship. The Research + Internship program in Cannes permits movie college students like Cameran to realize one-of-a-kind trade expertise—as she explains, “Everybody in this system interns on the [Cannes Film Festival] from Might 13 – 26! There may be additionally Canneseries in April (the TV sequence pageant), which is free to all!” 

Hear Cameran focus on her courses and clarify how they helped her advance her diploma at her house college: 

“I’m taking B2 French (Monday – Friday) and French Cinema (Monday). French counts in the direction of my French minor, French Cinema counts in the direction of each my movie manufacturing main as an elective and [my] French minor.” 

To have enjoyable after courses, Cameran would go to the “seaside, store, discover Cannes, take the practice and discover someplace new.” She additionally loved going to cafés along with her pals, her favourite of which was “Café Pico, proper throughout from campus!” 

When requested about making pals overseas, Cameran stated, “Our program is tremendous small (24 folks), so we’re all tremendous shut. We [had] plenty of dinners and actions collectively within the first few weeks to get to know one another!” Moreover, AIFS Overseas affords day journeys and excursions that allow you to journey whereas bonding with different program individuals. Cameran went to the next cities with AIFS Overseas: “Good, Florence, Paris, Provence, Antibes, Grasse, and Monaco.” 

As Cameran stated, “There are such a lot of alternatives to journey!” 

Kayla: Fall Semester in Grenoble 

Kayla from Townson College spent her fall semester in Grenoble, a small metropolis nestled within the Alps close to the borders of Switzerland and Italy. Kayla recommends learning overseas in Grenoble for the next causes: 

“I feel this place is a superb examine overseas vacation spot as a result of when you’re somebody who likes to hike or journey or be athletic, we’re surrounded by mountains and trails. If you wish to journey to a giant metropolis, resembling Lyon, or go down south to Aix-en-Provence, we’re not removed from both of these cities. If you wish to journey to different international locations, we border Switzerland and Italy, [and] you’ll be able to go to Spain or Germany—I feel [Grenoble] is a superb hub spot for doing so many various issues with out [needing to go] too far.” 

Another excuse Kayla appreciated Grenoble is its smaller dimension: 

“The vibe of the town is unquestionably a small-town really feel with out it being a small city. When you’re like me [and prefer] to not reside in a giant metropolis, Grenoble is ideal. Despite the fact that it has a small-town really feel, it’s not too small, however you positively grow to be acquainted with folks, particularly when you frequent [the same] locations.” 

One of many many advantages to learning overseas in France is that it’s a wonderful alternative to immerse your self within the language and enhance your French language expertise, as Kayla did. She stated, “I actually really feel like I improved since I got here right here.” Along with taking two French language courses, she took three electives: “French Politics, French Tradition and Society, in addition to Greek Mythology and Civilization,” which allowed her to earn credit in the direction of her worldwide research minor. 

Advance your diploma and absorb the world-renowned French tradition with an AIFS Overseas program in France! 

AIFS Overseas affords quite a few applications in France, every tailor-made to satisfy particular educational and private preferences. With a examine overseas program in France, you’ll be able to advance your diploma, enhance your French (when you select to take action!), immerse your self within the native tradition, and journey to your coronary heart’s delight. Select AIFS Overseas and make the most of our helpful program inclusions (which actually take the stress out of planning!), resembling housing, journeys and excursions, social and cultural actions, complete insurance coverage, 24/7 emergency assist, and the assist of our trusted on-site employees.