Study Abroad in France or Italy

Study Abroad Opportunities

• La Rochelle, France - Fall Semester

  A city of over 90,000, La Rochelle, known for it’s quality of life, enjoys a mild and pleasant climate. With ecology as a high priority, its Atlantic coast and beautiful islands have made the city the second most visited tourist area in France. Ancient architecture and ultramodern neighborhoods are harmoniously juxtaposed and cultural life and endless streams of students and visitors keep the city squares very animated and boisterous 24 hours a day.

  La Rochelle is a major seaport and center of proud Huguenot history and culture. Paris is three hours away by high speed train, and the city is in close proximity to other regional historic attractions such as Bordeaux, Cognac, and L’Ile de Ré.

  Study Abroad in La Rochelle
• Sorrento, Italy - Summer

  Director: Giovanna De Luca

  You'll study and reside at the Sant'Anna Institute which is just a short walk from the center of Sorrento and enjoys commanding views of Marina Grande, the Gulf of Naples, and Mount Vesuvius.

  Sorrento is a real haven of peace for study and creativity and it is not by chance that it has been, for more than three centuries, the destination of international artists, poets, and musicians.

  Throughout this program, you will have the opportunity to explore and study topics of Italian culture that are particularly interesting for them. The program will also provide four excursions to Pompeii, Naples, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast, along with a weekend in Rome.

  Study abroad in Sorrento, Italy
• Morocco - Summer

  This summer program will be a twenty-five day immersion in the history, culture, politics, languages and geography of this unique African country.

  The first portion of the program will take place in Tangier, where you will will be housed in a hotel in the heart of the city. During this time, you'll will formal classes in the mornings, and in the afternoons and on weekends will include guided excursions of Tangier, its surrounding cities and landmarks (such as the Medina, Azila, and the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastal environments).

  The second part of the program will be a guided tour of the major imperial Moroccan cities (Volubilis, Meknes, Fez, Ouarzazate, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, etc) where you will discover the historical impact of each site.

  The program will also traverse the extremely diverse natural environment of Morocco, including its Alpine, Desert and mountainous terrains.

  The final portion of the program will be back in Tangier and will include a day trip to Tarifa in Andalusia, Spain to complete the your understanding of historical Morocco during the 700 years that the Moorish Empire ruled this part of Spain.

  Study Abroad in Morocco
• Paris - Internship Study Abroad

  The internship is a three credit course under the guidance of an on-site faculty member.

  During the program, you'll gain insight into the workings of professional work environments in a French work space. You will combine practical work experience with academic and analysis under the direction of a supervisor in the host organization. However, your learning experience depends very much on taking initiative and having a positive attitude.

  You will need to display maturity, independence, and self-motivation. Students minoring or majoring in one of the French programs get the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and connections in professional fields.

  This course is directly associated with FREN 381 "Professional Business Practices in French" during which students prepare for a successful practical experience.

  For more information contact:

  Juliette Bourdier, Ph.D.
  bourdierjm@cofc.edu