Study Abroad: Learn the Language. Live the Culture.
Let the world become your classroom. When you study abroad in France or Italy, you'll do more than refine your language skills. By immersing yourself in another country, you will build lifelong friendships, gain confidence navigating new cultures, and see the world from a new perspective.
Whether you're ordering pastries at a neighborhood bakery, discussing current events with your peers, exploring centuries of history, or traveling across Europe on the weekend, every day becomes part of your education.
Faculty Guidance
Our faculty work closely with you to find the program that matches your academic goals, language level, and sense of adventure. They know firsthand what it's like to study and live abroad. Our faculty will help make international learning an unforgettable part of your college experience.
Added Career Value
Studying abroad is an investment in your future. As you navigate a new culture, communicate in another language, and solve everyday challenges, you'll strengthen such skills as:
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Independence
- Problem-solving
- Intercultural awareness
Along the way, you will become adept at navigating unfamiliar situations with confidence and discover strengths you didn’t know you had. All of which will build cross-cultural skills that employers look for in today's global workforce.
Whether you dream of working in international business, healthcare, law, education, technology, the arts, or another area, studying abroad helps you graduate with experiences and skills that set you apart. You will return home with a broader perspective, lifelong friendships, and skills that will help you thrive in your future career.
Explore Programs in France and Italy
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Pau, France - Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters
Experience Authentic Southwestern France
Nestled at the foot of the Pyrenees Mountains, Pau offers the perfect balance of academic excellence and French culture. Here, you'll take courses taught in French alongside students from around the world. You will practice the language every day in such places as cafés, markets, museums, and neighborhood shops. Smaller than Paris but rich in history and charm, Pau makes it easy to become part of the local community and build confidence speaking French.
On weekends, explore nearby beaches along the Atlantic coast, hike mountain trails, visit medieval villages, or travel throughout Europe. If you're looking for full language immersion in a welcoming city, Pau offers an experience that transforms classroom knowledge into real-world fluency.
Program Highlights
- Full language immersion
- Courses taught in French
- Elective course options in French and European Studies
- International student community
- Gateway to the Pyrenees, Spain, and the Atlantic coast
- Ideal for developing advanced language proficiency
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Sorrento, Italy - Summer
Study on Italy's Stunning Amalfi Coast
Director: Giovanna De Luca
Sorrento combines breathtaking scenery with authentic Italian culture, giving students the opportunity to practice Italian while experiencing one of the country's most iconic regions. Your mornings can be spent in Italian class overlooking the Bay of Naples, with your afternoons dedicated to exploring ancient ruins, colorful seaside villages, and bustling piazzas.
From nearby Pompeii and Naples to the Amalfi Coast and Capri, history, art, and culture become part of every weekend. Whether you're ordering fresh pasta in Italian, strolling through an art exhibit, or learning about Mediterranean traditions firsthand, Sorrento offers an unforgettable introduction to Italy and its vibrant way of life.
Program Highlights
- Live on the spectacular Amalfi Coast
- Practice Italian daily
- Experience Italian history, cuisine, and culture firsthand
- Perfect for beginning or continuing Italian study
- Included are excursions to Pompeii, Naples, Capri, the Amalfi Coast, and a weekend in Rome
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Lyon, France & Turin, Italy - Summer
Two Countries. Two Languages. One Extraordinary Experience.
Why choose one destination when you can experience two of Europe's culinary capitals? This unique program begins in Lyon, France, a city renowned for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and world-famous cuisine. Then continue to Turin, Italy, where elegant architecture, innovative design, and Italian culture and cuisine await.
As you study and travel through both countries, you'll gain a deeper understanding of European history, language, and culture while comparing two distinct societies shaped by centuries of shared influence.
It's an ideal opportunity for students interested in both French and Italian or anyone eager to broaden their global perspective through an immersive, multi-country experience.
Program Highlights
- Study in both France and Italy
- Experience two languages and cultures
- Discover European history, art, and culture through firsthand experiences
- Perfect for students seeking a broad international perspective rooted in foodways
A Year Abroad Transformed My World
A year in Pau immersed Anie in the French language and culture. Through courses, global friendships, volunteer teaching, and daily life with a host family, she achieved advanced (C1) proficiency while gaining valuable academic, professional, and personal skills.
Read more about Anie's experience