Wellesley College: Aix-en-Provence - Wellesley-in-Aix
- Hosted at: Université d'Aix Marseille / Aix-Marseille University
- Location(s): Aix-en-Provence, France
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Wellesley College: Aix-en-Provence - Wellesley-in-Aix
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Wellesley-in-Aix is located in Aix-en-Provence a lively, charming city of 145,000 inhabitants located in southern France within easy distance of the Mediterranean coast and France's second largest metropolis, Marseille. Home to Aix-Marseille Uni... read more
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I learned how to live in France! Being in Aix taught me the ways of the French (both the good and bad). I got to do a lot of traveling, both in France and around Europe, and gained a second family that I will be staying in touch with. I feel way more confident speaking French. I had to fight for these things but it feels worthwh... wellesley s - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I did improve my french! Now I can understand most spoken and written french. Also I've improved my writing greatly. I can hold conversations with french people without much difficulty. I still have a long way to go with grammar but I'm happy to have made the progress. I think it was helpful and eye-opening. I was definitely ... A Student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was incredibly worthwhile. I learned how to manage conflict and advocate for myself. I learned how to stay cool while I had to give a presentation in French to a bunch of other French people. It boosted my confidence. I made some amazing friends; everyone on the program was hardworking, interesting, and just lovely people to ... Ally M - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I got really good at French and tested out what a life in France would be like. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
The main thing I have learned is to not take life seriously. It was worthwhile. Edem Kudzi - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Big question. Woah. It was a good experience to expand my comfort zone, Aix was beautiful, and my French improved so much. Julia Monaco - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was worth while. I gained fluency in a language that I had been studying and struggling to master for a long time. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I'm so happy to have had the chance to go abroad and finally put my language skills to the test! A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
My French speaking skills improved tremendously. Catherine Chen - Wellesley College View Entire Review
My French language skills and my knowledge of French cultural attitudes greatly improved. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Jina Stanfill - Colby College View Entire Review
Definitely worthwhile. I learned to be more independent. A student - Bowdoin College View Entire Review
This experience was definitely worthwhile. I knew it was important to me to improve my French to fluency, and that the best way to do that was to practice it every day by going to France for as long as possible. What I was not prepared for was how I would evolve over this year. I can't say everyone will feel the same way as I do... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I got so much better at French, and even if I didn't make close local friends, I made friendships in the program that will last, and that's ultimately what is so important to me. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Language and cultural skills A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
A second family, great friends, an international perspective A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I improved my language skills significantly, learned how to adapt to a different living situation and be more understanding of cultural differences, and learned more about the French way of life. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned to navigate a foreign country whilst speaking a foreign language. To add on to that, I learned how to express myself and find myself in a language that I was not comfortable in Sophia Eakins - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned about another culture and my language skills improved. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a new language and the challenges of trying to express yourself when you are speaking a foreign language. I feel like my speaking capabilities not only in French but also in English have improved, and my classes even come more easily to me now since they're no longer in French. It was totally worth it. Hallie Pimperl - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned lots about French culture and how I interact with cultures that are very different than mine. Maria-Alejandra Jaramillo - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Yes, definitely learned tons and gained new perspectives. 100% worthwhile. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Wow, everything I gained cannot be quantified. I learned so much about myself, about French culture, American culture, the world, the French language, the English language. It was really unlike anything else I've done. Victoria - Colby College View Entire Review
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I drastically improved my French speaking and comprehension skills, and got to explore various corners of Aix, France, and Europe with incredible people who I know I'll be friends with for the rest of my life. A student - Colby College View Entire Review
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Wellesley-in-Aix is located in Aix-en-Provence a lively, charming city of 145,000 inhabitants located in southern France within easy distance of the Mediterranean coast and France's second largest metropolis, Marseille. Home to Aix-Marseille University (AMU), the largest public university in France, Aix has a significant student population, including numerous international students enrolled at AMU and the Institute of Political Science also know as Sciences Po. Wellesley-in-Aix is an immersion program designed for students in the humanities and social sciences with solid French skills who wish to increase their mastery of the language and knowledge of French culture via direct enrollment in the French university system and a homestay option. All courses are in French, and students are expected to communicate in French with WIA staff and other participants. Fall, Spring & Full-Year sessions are offered and include orientation sessions in Paris and Aix.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- French
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- African Studies
- Near Eastern Studies, Middle Eastern Studies
- Linguistics
- Comparative Literature
- French Language, Literature
- Psychology
- Geography
- International Relations
- History
Minimum GPA:
3.0Year Founded:
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