IES Abroad: Nantes - French Language Immersion & Area Studies
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Our French Language Immersion & Area Studies Program has two important goals: to improve your written and verbal proficiency in French through language and area studies courses and to introduce you to contemporary France and its role in the Eu... read more
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I made a lot of personal growth during this program especially with the language component of it. It was constant thinking and learning. Heather H - Denison University View Entire Review
- I learned and gained so much, I can't write it all down, but in general terms I had some of the best and influential and though provoking conversations with people from around the world. I had simple yet impactful moments that allowed me to love and get to know cultures. I made so many life long friends - I can't even describe... Kira P - University of Puget Sound View Entire Review
I gained lifelong connections, a better understanding of France and the greater world, my language skills improved, I participated in a teaching internship, and I was able to travel to different French cities all the while. It was definitely worthwhile! Shanna Harvey - Ohio State University - Columbus View Entire Review
I learned a lot of elements about French life and culture that are impossible for teachers and professors to teach in the classroom. I also got the chance to meet a lot of different people from all around France and the United States that I still keep in touch with. It was the most amazing out of the classroom experiences I've h... Kelly Murphy - Gettysburg College View Entire Review
It was incredibly worthwhile-- I grew intellectually and in my confidence, and met so many wonderful individuals. Genevieve - University of Vermont View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself while studying abroad. Particularly that I am capable of being in an entirely new country and being able to get around even by myself! I also learned that when you immerse yourself in a language and culture you are bound to pick things up. Alyssa Clinard - University of Tulsa View Entire Review
I learned how to live in a city. I had never used public transport consistently before my time abroad. Now I feel even more confident in my ability to travel wherever I want! Jessica - Whitman College View Entire Review
My French skills improved so much over the course of the semester. I am definitely not ow fluent, but I can successfully navigate day-to-day life in the city *en français*. I learned a lot about the differences between French and American lifestyles and cultures and gained a better understanding of cultural differences. I also l... Hannah - Scripps College View Entire Review
My experience in France was absolutely worthwhile. I learned so much about the French culture, but more than anything, I gained lifelong relationships. My host family is truly family to me now. I still talk to them often, and I can't wait to go back and visit them. Beyond that I have both French friends as well as friends fr... A student - University of St. Thomas - Minnesota View Entire Review
I became a much more mature person. I travelled a lot, and had to plan things all on my own. I saw and did so many things. I would absolutely do it again, and regret that I do not have the opportunity to. Finlay McCracken - Trinity University View Entire Review
Huge self-confidence boost Absolutely worthwhile. 100% recommended Alex Powell - Ohio State University - Columbus View Entire Review
I learned that I want to live in France. I loved my time there so much that I decided to make it my goal to have a career in France. Laura Froggatt - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Virginia Tech View Entire Review
My French improved enormously, and it was a fantastic experience to carry with me throughout my life. A student - Trinity University View Entire Review
I learned so much about the culture and I improved my comprehension of French so much. It was totally worthwhile. Claire A - Santa Clara University View Entire Review
These were some of the best two months of my life. I wish they weren't cut short by the coronavirus, and I wish I could go back, but I learned so much during my time in France. And I definitely came back more confident in my French. Don't be intimidated about the immersive side of this program--you are required to speak French w... Nora Geer - University of Richmond View Entire Review
I gained language fluency, cultural knowledge, new friends and family, unforgettable memories and more! It was definitely worthwhile! Emir Kulluk - Connecticut College View Entire Review
I improved my language skills and gained an understanding of a new culture and had the opportunity to live completely immersed in it for four amazing months. I also had the opportunity to travel around Europe as well. Grace Molloy - Loyola University Chicago View Entire Review
I gained experience in making completely independent decisions in situations I have never been in, which taught me a lot about myself. Along with this, during the program I was making lasting bonds with new friends and with my host family, trying new cuisines, improving my French speaking and listening skills, opening my mind to... Saron Tedla - University of Portland View Entire Review
My French improved significantly in the four months I lived in Nantes! I also made plenty of French friends and engaged in many cultural events that allowed me to get to know the city better. Yvonne Carrillo - Rice University View Entire Review
My French skills improved immensely and I gained a better understanding of French culture and also of people who are very different from me. Being abroad was definitely worthwhile. A student - Whitman College View Entire Review
I think I gained so much knowledge and fluency by studying in Nantes and I would 100% repeat the same experience! A student - Gettysburg College View Entire Review
I learned that there is no "right" way to live. Everyone lives differently; there are no two cultures exactly alike. A major problem today is that many peoples believe their ways of living are superior to others when every culture is formed and adapted to its surrounding conditions and environment. There are better and more effi... Mary Cassada - Wofford College View Entire Review
I think the biggest thing I gained from the program was confidence. A student - University of Minnesota - Twin Cities View Entire Review
I gained a lot of independence especially since I learned a lot about myself during my time abroad. By the end, I learned how to enjoy my own company (I am no longer afraid of doing things on my own). You get a different perspective on the world. Plus, I now consider myself fluent in french because of this experience. It was wor... Samantha - University of Portland View Entire Review
If you're looking to truly immerse yourself in french language and culture, this is the program for you. Nantes is the perfect city for a study abroad semester: it is large and young enough that there is always something fun to do, yet small enough to truly feel like home. The people are kind and generous and (unlike what you ma... Tarin - University of Rochester View Entire Review
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Our French Language Immersion & Area Studies Program has two important goals: to improve your written and verbal proficiency in French through language and area studies courses and to introduce you to contemporary France and its role in the European Union. A beautiful city on the Loire River, Nantes is the perfect place to perfect your French. For more than 50 years, this program has been offering students the opportunity to fully integrate into French society and function completely in French, thanks to the program’s focus on full immersion and the fact that there are few Anglophones in Nantes.
This program has a close relationship with the Université de Nantes, so you will have many opportunities to enroll in local university courses. IES Abroad courses are taught in French by native French faculty, many of whom are professors at the Université de Nantes. You also have access to the university libraries, computer labs, cafeterias, and sports facilities, and you are welcome to join student clubs and other social and sports organizations.
This program has a close relationship with the Université de Nantes, so you will have many opportunities to enroll in local university courses. IES Abroad courses are taught in French by native French faculty, many of whom are professors at the Université de Nantes. You also have access to the university libraries, computer labs, cafeterias, and sports facilities, and you are welcome to join student clubs and other social and sports organizations.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- French
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- International Agriculture
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Comparative Literature
- French Language, Literature
- Cultural Studies
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Economics
- International Relations
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Drama, Theater, Theatre Arts
- Film, Video, Photographic Arts
- International Business
- History
Minimum GPA:
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