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Study/Work Abroad Programs

photo of Mont St MichelYear Abroad through CSU-IP

The California State University has an excellent International Program (IP) with study abroad opportunities for students at over 25 locations throughout the world. Students interested in learning about French and francophone cultures can study in Aix-en-Provence (France), Paris (France) or Québec City (Canada). For more information about the IP program, visit the International Institute website.

Students are enthusiastic about their International Program experiences:  “Studying in France changed my life” (Cynthia Oliveros), “Since I was an art history double-major, France was filled with treasures and artworks I could explore” (Kim Clifton); “Studying abroad boosted my confidence, opened my eyes to limitless possibilities, improved my language skills, broadened my global perspective and gave me friends that, to this day, are among the best I have” (Vanessa Jong), “Had I not gone abroad, I would not have had the confidence to teach French language and culture and I undoubtedly would not have been entrusted [to teach French at Redlands East Valley High School]” (Jennifer Baldwin). In the last 10 years over 30 students have studied French through IP.

Since 1999, every student studying in France or Quebec from CSU, San Bernardino has been a recipient of the Switzer Scholarship!

Summer Work Abroad

In addition to the year abroad programs offered through the CSU-IP program, students can also participate in the summer Work Abroad program offered through the International Cooperative Education program (http://www.icemenlo.com). Dr. Seefeldt will place you in a job overseas, help you find lodging and maximize your opportunities to interact with the people and culture. Most jobs are paid. Ashley Reynolds (graduating in 2007) participated in Summer 2005. Read about her experiences on her blog site (http://monvoyage-ashley.blogspot.com/). Academic credit (French 575 Internship) is available.

Study Trips/Travel

Beginning in 2006, the French program is offering trips to French-speaking countries with CSUSB Faculty. We visited Montréal and Québec, Canada, during Spring 2006 (see Photo Documentary here). In Summer 2007, we're traveling to France. For more info, click the link in the sidebar.

Resources for Students

Find out more about life in Aix-en-Provence by visiting an alumna's website. Ashley Davidson-Fisher maintains this helpful website about life in Aix -- http://aixenprovence.typepad.com

For those of you heading to Paris, this .pdf file has information about student residences and apartments.

 

 

 

Visit the links on the left to learn more about French Studies at CSUSB.