France: Aix-en-Provence Summer

The Institute for American Universities in Aix-en-Provence

The Institute for American Universities is located in Aix-en-Provence, in the south of France. With a population of 130,000, Aix is one of the major university, legal, and cultural centers of France. Its lovely winding streets and sunny squares, lined with churches, cafes, and theaters, have captured the attention of many artists. Aix has easy access to Paris, Geneva, London, and other major European cities. The Institute for American Universities, chartered by the Board of Regents of the State University of New York, was founded in 1957 under the auspices of the Université d'Aix-Marseille, and is one of the oldest and largest education abroad programs in Europe.

Academic Highlights

A six-week summer program. Typical courses offered at the Aix Center during the summer term include:  French language at all levels, art, communication, history, and literature.  Other courses taught in the past have included theatre and mujsic appreciation.

Recommended Credits: 6 credits

 

Student Life

Aix-en-Provence is a major cultural center, hosting the International Music Festival: jazz, pop, classical, opera. Cinemas, restaurants, cafes, and discotheques, as well as a variety of sporting events, are available to students.

Housing

IAU expects students to live with French hosts, and almost all do.  This firsthand experience with another culture is an integral part of the education abroad experience because it facilitates language acquisition and successful adaptation to France.  Living in a carefully selected French home is an invaluable opportunity not found in many study abroad programs.  Naturally, all students must accept the constraints and responsibilities such arrangements entail.

Students share daily continental breakfasts and six dinners per week with their hosts; they manage their own lunches and the one dinner per week not taken in the French home.

Those IAU students who wish to live in independent lodgings for dietary or other reasons need to request Permission to do so.  They should be aware that short-term furnished rentals are in limited supply.  Students are ultimately responsible for locating their own lodgings, arranging the terms of the rental, and handling all related issues.

Alumni Feedback

"This is a first-time eye-opening experience! I have made wonderful friends. I find the program exciting, the staff helpful, and I have learned a lot, especially about myself!"
- Alan Houot, Washington State University

"Last year I studied in a program in a French university. In Aix, there is a difference in organization, courses and activities. At the CCIS program at IAU, I feel very secure in knowing that if I ever have a problem, there will be several people willing and able to help. I feel that the courses themselves are challenging. Overall, a wonderful experience in a wonderful place. IAU staff are very helpful and patient. "
- Brian Crookes, University of Rhode Island

"I came to Aix. I spoke French. My ideas became realities and experience became my teacher. I am ready to never stop traveling!"
- Alexander Friend, Colorado State University

 

Duration

June 13 - July 25, 2009

Application Deadline(s)

Summer: April 15

Eligibility Requirements

Freshman through senior standing

Costs

$4,443 CCIS

$4,943 Non-CCIS

Truman requires a $300 deposit, deducted from total amount due, upon acceptance to the program, but does not have an application fee.

 

Miami Dade College requires a $30 application fee to be added to the above cost. No additional deposit is due. 

Costs Included

Instructional costs, health insurance, CCIS and sponsor fees

Costs Not Included

Room and 1/2 Board $1,900, activity fee $275  Please note that these are fixed costs and a $750 deposit is required at the time of your acceptance, payable directly to the Institute for American Universities; this amount will be deducted from your housing fee.

Estimated costs:  Airfare ($1,200), personal costs (1,200)

Entry Requirements

2.5 GPA is required, one letter of recommendation, transcript

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Related Links

• Wikipedia - Aix-en-Provence

 

Submit Application Materials To:

MDC Informational Booklet for France

Miami Dade Study Abroad 

Eva Fernandez

Interim Program Manager

Office of International Education
Miami Dade College
300 NE Second Avenue
Suite 1450
Miami, FL 33132
efernan1@mdc.edu
(305) 237-3008
(305) 237-7439 (Fax)

 or 

Leeza Fernand

Study Abroad

Office of International Education
Miami Dade College
300 NE Second Avenue
Suite 1440

Miami, FL 33132
lfernan7@mdc.edu
(305) 237-3580

- or -

Rosa Virginia Mendez, Study Abroad Advisor

Truman State University
Center for International Education Abroad
Kirk Building 114
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 785-4076
(660) 785-7473 (Fax)
rvmendez@truman.edu

 

How do I apply?

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading and printing the following forms. These PDF documents are viewed using Adobe's Acrobat Reader plug-in, which is available free. If you don't have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, click here.

CCIS APPLICATION PACKAGE AND INSTRUCTIONS

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.