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Language & Culture in Southern France
Study in this vibrant city with a centuries-old history of intellectual advances and social tolerance. Enjoy the college-town atmosphere, nightlife, and student-centered community. Take 5 courses per semester, choosing from various disciplines including beginner to advanced French. Based at the University of Minnesota's Program Center in Montpellier, this program provides a strong foundation in F...
Study in this vibrant city with a centuries-old history of intellectual advances and social tolerance. Enjoy the college-town atmosphere, nightlife, and student-centered community. Take 5 courses per semester, choosing from various disciplines including beginner to advanced French. Based at the University of Minnesota's Program Center in Montpellier, this program provides a strong foundation in French language (composition, grammar, conversation, etc.) and culture electives. Longstanding partnerships with the University of Paul Valéry (UPV) and the University of Montpellier (UM) allow you to take electives in the arts, business, languages, humanities, engineering, sciences, and social sciences. Choose from a mix of special (study abroad students) and regular courses (for French students)....
Program Highlights
Live in Montpellier, home to 100,000 university students.
Live with a French host family, in a shared apartment, in a student studio apartment, or in the university dormitory, depending on your preferred level of independence.
Develop your French language skills and deepen your cultural understanding.
Take excursions to experience the unique character of southern France.
Gain a vital connection to the local culture and experience French daily life by living in a homestay.
Quick Details
- Montpellier, France
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Academic Year
- Culture
- Foreign Language
- French
- American
Program Reviews
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Awesome Program
by: AlGymnastProgram: Language & Culture in Southern FranceMany bars have weekly trivia (questions are asked in French and English) and it is a really fun thing to do at night, just grab a group of friends! I chose this program because I wanted to be able to go somewhere where English wasn't as prominent so I could really practice my French skills. I lived in a homestay in the middle of town and it was wonderful!
Awesome Program
by: AIgymnast10Program: Language & Culture in Southern FranceMontpellier is a great city to immerse yourself in the French culture. Unlike in Paris, if you speak to someone French in French, you will get French back and not English which is great. This is a really young and vibrant community so it was great to come and just hang out with all of the young people here.
Better than I expected
by: KNierProgram: Language & Culture in Southern FranceI have never been to another country before and France is not what I would have expected. The university is great and the dorms are better than I expected. Montpellier is a great city but some things aren't as nice as I originally thought. I did have some culture shock here, but it only took me about a week to get used to things. I would definitely suggest this program through the University of Minnesota because all the staff is helpful and the IEFE program plans tons of fun activities all week,...
Program Details
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Locations
- Montpellier, France
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Culture
- Foreign Language
- French
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Fall
- Spring
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Academic Credit
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Dormitory
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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