France: Aix-en-Provence Summer

CCIS Study Abroad in Aix-en-Provence, France

Program Overview

Aix-en-Provence (pop. Approx. 130,000) has an informal Mediterranean quality; its residents are insistently out and about year round. Situated on the Mediterranean coast, is a very beautiful old town, rich in history and local tradition. It is considered on of the finest examples of the famed Provencal style of architecture, and a walk through the streets is a lesson in artistic control, in form, composition, rhythm, and beauty. Within a few miles of the center of Aix, original motifs of many great artists remain intact. Aix-en-Provence allows easy access to Paris, Geneva, London and other major European cities. With Italy and Spain only hours away by train, Aix-en-Provence is located for students planning to travel during vacation periods. Overlooked by hills and Mont Sainte Victoire, Aix lies in a natural basin and is famous for its fountains, winding streets and sunny squares, monuments and churches, universities and thermal waters. The many concerts, the summer Festival d'Art Lyrique, libraries, museums, churches, bookstores, markets, and cafès have earned Aix its reputation as one of France's most engaging cities. A wealth of cinemas, restaurants, discothëques, and sports facilities welcomes Aix's students. Aix-en-Provence is, especially during the summer, one of the most popular and sought after cities in France.

 


Academic Profile
Academic Profile

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

5 weeks in Aix-en-Provence; 1 week in Paris. French language at all levels, Introduction to French Literature, Theatre, Humanities, Art, Introduction to International Business, Introduction to International Relations, Art History: Nineteenth Century and Impressionism.

Academic Highlights

A six-week summer program. French language at all levels. Introduction to French Literature. Courses in English: Art History, Introduction to International Business, Introduction to International Relations, Nineteenth Century and Impressionism.

Recommended Credits: 6 credits

 


Activities and Opportunities
Activities and Opportunities

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

Students are housed in French homestays in "demi-pension" (includes breakfast and evening meal seven days per week). Alternate accommodations may be arranged at additional cost.

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Program Details
Aix-en-Provence Summer Program Details

Duration

June 14 - July 26, 2008

Application Deadline(s)

Summer: April 15

Eligibility Requirements

Freshman through senior standing

Costs

$3,640 CCIS

$3,940 Non-CCIS

Costs Included

Instructional costs, insurance, administrative fees

Costs Not Included

Airfare, personal costs, Housing ($1,500), Activity Fee ($250)

Entry Requirements

2.5 GPA is required, two letters 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.

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Your Summer Adventure in France Begins Here

Submit Application Materials To:

Alci Arias, Assistant Director

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

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Eva Fernandez

Office of International Education
Miami Dade College
300 NE Second Avenue
Suite 1450
Miami, FL 33132
efernan1@mdc.edu
(305) 237-3580
(305) 237-7439 (Fax)

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.