USAC FRANCE: Lyon - French Language & European Studies

I will not lie, I was worried before I went abroad. Some of the readings made me think we were gonna be reigned in and policed in our time abroad. Nothing could have been further from the truth. USAC Lyon gave us all the tools we needed to succeed and cut us loose, with support in the office should we need it for anything. Stefano and Olga do such a good job organizing, supporting and helping students and their activities. I cannot say enough good thing about them and the work that they did whic...

The semester I spent abroad in Lyon, France was truly one of the best times of my life and an experience of a lifetime. I'm incredibly grateful for all the ways I was challenged through this program, developing my language skills and learning about another culture. The people I met studying abroad are some of my favorite people in the world, and we're all still in touch nearly a year later. I would recommend studying abroad to everyone I know. You won't regret the chance to learn, grow, and make...

Studying abroad in Lyon, France, was an incredible experience where I discovered so much about myself and French culture. While the initial introduction to the city and program was a bit daunting, I quickly made friends whom I still talk to every day, even though the program ended months ago. Everyone I met was so warm, welcoming, and excited to broaden their worldview. Through my French classes at Université Catholique de Lyon and immersing myself in the city, my French comprehension and speaki...