CEA CAPA Education Abroad: French Alps, France

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Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the city of Grenoble in the French Alps combines the best of both worlds: A playground for outdoor enthusiasts and a center of European economic and intellectual thought. Studying abroad in the French Alps puts... read more

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Mountain culture awareness and international cultural consitencies. - Virginia Commonwealth University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about French culture, A TON about business and how to cooperate with others from different countries. The experience was fantastic overall. The traveling was amazing, and Grenoble is a gorgeous place to study. I have a brand new perspective on the U.S. and traveling in general. - University of Tennessee - Chattanooga View Entire Review
Past Review Vive La France!
I have nothing but positive things to say about CEA's Grenoble program. My only regret is that I did not branch out enough to practice my own French with native speakers. By the end of my program I learned how to move throughout the city like a true Frenchman, until someone asked me a question and my American accent shined thr... - Union University View Entire Review
I'm a French teacher now, so my experiences in Grenoble have shaped how I teach and interact with my students. I am more culturally aware and more sensitive. I gained a great deal of independence from the experience and would gladly go again, except this time for a year! - Iowa State University View Entire Review
See above. - University of Texas - San Antonio View Entire Review
Past Review
My studey abroad experiences was definitely worthwhile. As a result of studying abroad, I feel I am a more independent, inquisitive, worldly person with a greater understanding of the global world that we live in. I would recommend for every student to be able to have this experience. - University of Maryland - College Park View Entire Review

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Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the city of Grenoble in the French Alps combines the best of both worlds: A playground for outdoor enthusiasts and a center of European economic and intellectual thought. Studying abroad in the French Alps puts a wonderland of natural beauty at your fingertips; explore the miles of hiking trails and Olympic ski slopes that surround Grenoble, or try your hand at windsurfing, kayaking, or hang gliding in the area's many national parks. The city is also a center in the fields of physics, computer science, and nanotechnology, as well as a center for business and language learning. Take French classes at Université Grenoble-Alpes, study business at Grenoble Ecole de Management (ranked amongst the world's top 50 business schools), and gain hands-on experience through our volunteering and career/re-entry workshop opportunities. Wherever your academic, career, and personal interests lie, you'll find the right program for you in the French Alps.

CEA CAPA also offers Study + Internship in Grenoble that gives you the real-world experience to stand out in today’s job market while earning credits towards graduation. Learn more about CEA Programs in Grenoble.


Program Type(s):
Study Abroad
Internship
Volunteer
Intensive Language
Program Length(s):
  • Fall
  • Summer
  • Spring
  • Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
  • French
  • English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
  • French Language, Literature
  • Legal Professions and Studies
  • Liberal Arts, General Studies
  • Cultural Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Fine Arts, Studio Arts
  • Business
Minimum GPA:
2.5
Year Founded:
1997
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CEA CAPA Education Abroad Scholarships

CEA CAPA is committed to increasing access to study and interning abroad. We offer more than $2 million each year in scholarships, affiliations, and grant programs. CEA CAPA scholarships are available to students on programs of three weeks or more. All scholarships require students to complete an application, and not all scholarships are available each term. FEA scholarships are administered by the Fund for Education Abroad, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing access to study abroad.

100-5,000

Deadlines:
Program Start Date: (Apply by Date) - January (Oct. 15) - March-April (Nov. 15) - May (March 1) - June-July (May 1) - August-October (May 1)

Guidelines/Requirements:
Scholarship awards vary from $100 - $5,000 according to need, program duration, and location. Content Creator and Alumni Ambassador funding varies and is disbursed following successful completion of program activities. Scholarships are very competitive. Students are encouraged to use thoughtful, concrete examples in the essay questions, include all required financial documents, and proofread carefully before submitting. Late essays or forms will not be accepted, and incomplete applications will not be reviewed. This scholarship cannot be combined with CEA CAPA Opportunity Scholarships - participants may apply for only one of these scholarships. *Please note, deadlines for Spring '24 Scholarships have now passed.*

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