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.

Course Offerings

Students may choose 1, 2, or 3 classes (up to 9 credits) from any of the following summer sessions. 

Session A - students may choose 1 or 2 courses///Classes in English:  International Intercultural Management and France During the Occupation, 1939-1945  Classes in French:  Archaeology of Ancient Provence, Francophone Literature, Provence in Literature and Movies///French Language Classes:  Beginning French I & II, Intermediate French I & II, Advanced French I & II

Session B - students may choose 1 course from Session B or Session C///Classes in English:  Creative Writing and the Intercultural Experience and Sculpture.  French Language Classes as listed in Session A

Session C - students may choose 1 course///Classes in English:  Photography, Environment and Community:  Installation.  French Language Classes as listed in Session A with the addition of France Today.  

 

Academic Highlights

A traditional six week summer term at Aix and Marchutz, including the French Honors Program, Two three-week sessions of intensive French language (all levels) Students will take one course for 3 credits.  Those in the traditional six-week program can enroll in either the first or second session, for a total of 9 credits during the 6 weeks OR students can simply enroll in either or both three-week sessions (for a total of 3 or 6 credits).

Two three-week sessions of supplemental fine art courses including sculpture, creative writing, and photography.  Marchutz or Aix students can also choose to enroll in one of these courses during the first or second three-week offering (during their six-week program at Aix or Marchutz), again, for a total of 9 credits.  Unlike the intensive French courses, students will not be allowed to enroll in just the three-week supplemental art courses. 

Students will also be allowed to take one course during the six week program, plus one or two of the three-week course options (whether in French and/or the supplemental art courses.)

 

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

Session A (6 credits): June 4 - July 12, 2012 /// Session B (3 credits) June 4 - June 21 ///  Session C (3 credits): June 25 - July 12

 

Application Deadline(s)

April 15

Eligibility Requirements

Freshman through senior standing

Costs

3 week/3 credits French Session B or C = $3,029 CCIS//$3,329 non-CCIS

6 week/6 credits = $4,918 CCIS//$5,218 non-CCIS

6 week/9 credits = $6,123 CCIS//$6,423 non-CCIS

“All prices, dates, courses are subject to change without prior notification.”

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 $130 application fee to be added to the above cost. No additional deposit is due. 

Costs Included

Instructional costs, CCIS and sponsor fees, health insurance

Costs Not Included

Estimated costs:  Airfare ($1,200), personal costs (1,200), refundable damage deposit ($100) 3 week = Housing $1,135, Activity Fee $160; 6 week = Housing $1,945, Activity Fee $295, if student enrolls in sculpture or ceramics as their 3rd course, a $100 fee will be incurred.

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:

PLEASE SELECT JUST ONE OF THE BELOW LISTED PROGRAM SPONSORS. DO NOT SEND APPLICATIONS TO BOTH SPONSORS

Program Sponsor #1:

Joanne Michaud, Study Abroad Assistant
Miami Dade College
300 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Room 1443
Miami FL 33132
Email: jmichau1@mdc.edu or studyabroad@mdc.edu

Phone: 305-237-3580

France Brochure: http://www.mdc.edu/mdcglobal/documents/FRANCE_BOOKLET_2010_11.pdf

CCIS Online Application & Instructions

CCIS Online Student Recommendation

(Students: DO NOT send the student recommendation form to your evaluators as an attachment. Please only send the page URL. The student recommendation form can be found under the "Apply Now" tab.) 

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Program Sponsor #2:

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

CCIS Online Application & Instructions

CCIS Online Student Recommendation

(Students: DO NOT send the student recommendation form to your evaluators as an attachment. Please only send the page URL. The student recommendation form can be found under the "Apply Now" tab.) 

How do I apply?

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading the forms. To download, right click on the application or recommendation form and click "save as", then save the form to your desktop or downloads. Once you have completed your form, SAVE IT FIRST!!!! DO NOT CLICK "SUBMIT" until you have SAVED your form or the recipient will receive a BLANK form. Once you have saved it, click "submit" and THEN email your completed form as an attachment to the contact email address associated with the program in which you are applying. If for some reason you do not see the email address pop up when you click "submit", then email the application to the program sponsor listed here on this page.

YOU MUST NOTIFY YOUR HOME INSTITUTIONS' STUDY ABROAD OFFICE OR ADVISOR OF YOUR INTENTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE THEM WITH A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION. 

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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.