Summer in France
Summer 2013 in Montpellier, France
Program Type: International Summer School
Dates: June 30 - July 27, 2013
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Program Description:
Participants will experience French language and culture as students at an international
summer school in Montpellier, France. With a population of 230,000, Montpellier is the
dynamic capitol of the Languedoc-Roussillon region located in the south of France on
the Mediterranean Sea. Known for medieval architecture, Montpellier is also a modern
city exhibiting a vitality that includes festivals, theater, music, dance, and more.
Program Highlights:
- Guided tour of Montpellier
- 4 half-day excursions and 3 full-day excursions
- 4 cultural workshops highlighting traditional dance, music, and cuisine
- Screenings of French movies each week, swimming at beaches and inland rivers, hiking, cycling, and spelunking.
- Past excursions have included the following: Nimes/Le Pont-du-Gard, the Camargue region, Arles, Les Baux-de-Provence, Les Cevennes, and the Roquefort cheese cellars
Undergraduate Coursed Offered:
Students will take 6 credits of French language and culture fulfilling SBU’s Skill
3 and DEC I.
Living Arrangements:
Students will be housed in residence hall-style accommodations.
Health Insurance:
International coverage through the SUNY provider, HTH Worldwide, is mandatory and included in the Program Fee.
Program Costs:
- $60 Application Processing Fee
- $200 Administrative Fee (non-refundable)
- Tuition costs: $232 per credit for New York residents, $675 per credit for non-residents
- $2,990 Program Fee: (includes housing, two meals per day, group excursions, and international health insurance)
- Airfare: All participants will fly as a group with an SBU faculty/staff member. Upon acceptance, students will be given the necessary flight information and will purchase tickets individually. Students are encouraged to book early to secure the best price.
Eligibility:
- Language proficiency is NOT required
- All undergraduates in good academic standing (2.0 GPA or higher) may apply
Application Deadline:
- Application deadline extended to May 1, 2013.
- Applicants are notified of an admissions decision on a rolling basis, so the sooner one applies, the sooner one can receive a decision!
- Late applications considered at the Study Abroad Advisor’s discretion.
Contact
Jen Green
Study Abroad Advisor
International Academic Programs and Services
Stony Brook University
E5340 Melville Library
Stony Brook, NY 11794
jennifer.green@stonybrook.edu