Summer Study in France Program

  France

• Paris: 
Paris

Term: Summer 
Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: June 20-July 31 2009

Description: For the twenty-ninth consecutive year, Minnesota State University, Mankato, is offering its Summer Study in France Program. Students spend ten days in Paris visiting the main sites of the capital as well as many in the Ile-de-France: Epernay, Fontainebleau, Saint-Denis, Vaux-le-Vicomte and Versailles. On July 2, they head for Normandy where they visit Mantes-la-Jolie, Vernon, Giverny, Lisieux, Bayeux (its tapestry and cathedral), the landing beaches and museum at Arromanches, the American Cemetery and Mont-Saint-Michel. The month of July is spent in La Rochelle where students live with carefully chosen families and take courses to improve their knowledge of the French language, civilization, history and people. Qualified high school students are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Highlights: We visit Paris and the area around Paris. We spend three days in Normandy. The students take courses taught by natives and live with French families.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 6,200

Experience Required: yes

At least one year of study of the French language

This Program is open to American, Australian and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to France Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 15

Scholarships are Available. - Financial Aid available through stuents' home institution.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Minnesota State University, Mankato's Mission Statement: Minnesota State university, Mankato's Summer Study in France Program was started in 1981.