Institute for American Universities (IAU)

Every aspect of my experience at IAU contributed to making it the best experience of my life! I immediately felt extremely comforted and welcome by all students and staff upon my arrival. Throughout the semester, I received a rigorous but rewarding education regarding subjects such as international relations, political science, and French. Each of my courses increased my knowledge in various fields, but my experience outside of the classroom also taught me many valuable pieces of information. Li...

IAU provided such a great opportunity to experience French culture, even despite COVID restrictions at the time. I had an absolutely amazing host family who I have continued to keep in contact with. I also stayed in contact with many of my professors, all of whom were absolutely incredible professors and mentors. The staff is fabulous and the classes offered are engaging and cover a wide variety of majors. My experience in Aix cause me to move to Paris that summer and ultimately move back to Fra...

My name is Polly and I decided to study abroad in Aix-en-Provence, France for my sophomore year spring semester. This decision didn’t feel real until I actually arrived into Aix after a long day of traveling internationally by myself. (One fear I already got to conquer!) My host mom came to pick me up by the gare station and gave me a warm welcome to this new, always sunny, small city I would soon call my home away from home. I also had made the decision to do the early start program which...