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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Yes it was worthwhile A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Yes, it was definitely a worthwhile experience. I improved my french skills and gained independence. Student R - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I advanced my written and oral abilities with the French language, and learned how to live on my own in a foreign country. I gained the confidence that I needed to be a success in whatever path that I choose moving forward. A student View Entire Review
LOVED this program. I also feel like taking a step back from college in the US has really let me appreciate my school more. Kara L - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was absolutely worthwhile. Although one of the things I learned from it was that I don't want to live in France again, I learned a lot about myself and was able to evaluate my culture and other cultures from a new viewpoint. Laura D - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Loved it - I have a better understanding now about what it's like to be a foreigner in a new country where you need to work at understanding the language and culture. I added a French double major after this program because I have developed a better appreciation for the French language and would like to continue this in my studi... Adeline T - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Yes. I improved my French and became more confident using it, gained a better understanding of my own culture as well as French culture, and learned how to live independently as an adult. Katherine P - Wellesley College View Entire Review
My french improved Shadae B - Wellesley College View Entire Review
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Yes. I am much more confident speaking French, and understand French Culture and American culture much better than I did. Katherine P - Wellesley College View Entire Review
definitely; I would love to visit France again and I am still keeping in contact with my friends from Aix Stephanie L - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Europe is awesome. I learned more and had more fun while traveling in Europe, and would do more traveling if I did it again. I'd also be more out-going and force myself to make more (French) friends. With this program, a lot depends on the people you're with. I feel like I understand the French fairly well- and don't necessaril... Lauren C - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I loved being abroad, it was fun and provided many opportunities to travel around Europe. The program was well run although the french university was not very challenging. I would say that this program is more about experiencing the french culture and less about academics. Sarah B - Wellesley College View Entire Review
My writing improved dramatically, as did my vocabulary. It was also a great experience to live on my own in an apartment. It was definitely worth it! A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
While abroad I decided to change one of my majors to French, although I do not expect to pursue a career in this department. I really came to appreciate the French lifestyle and culture, and the American education system while I was abroad. I loved my experience, loved all the things I saw and new places I got to go. It was a gr... Natalie B - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was just so incredible to have the opportunity to spend a semester away! Aix was great, and we got to learn and experience a lot of new things. Amy W - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was absolutely worthwhile. Although one of the things I learned from it was that I don't want to live in France again, I learned a lot about myself and was able to evaluate my culture and other cultures from a new viewpoint. Laura D - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was most definitely worthwhile. Not only did my level of French (spoken and written) improve greatly, I learned a lot about myself during my year abroad. I became more self-sufficient and confident and made lasting relationships with people I would never have met otherwise. Hannah M - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Studying abroad was so much more different than just living abroad. I met some incredible people both from the States and from Europe, and hope to keep in touch with them in the future. Amelia M - Wellesley College View Entire Review
YES. I became independent and a lot more mature. Maria P - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I had too much free time and felt lonely there. I traveled a lot around Europe but I wouldn't go back to Aix. Char J - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I found studying in Aix was helpful in improving my language skills and understanding different cultures. Susan M - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I would not trade my time abroad for anything. I had left with the intention of becoming fluent, and for all intents and purposes, I now am. No study abroad program and no foreign country will be perfect, but WIA and France came pretty close. I would love to go back to France again and explore the towns and regions that I was no... Rachel O - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Yes!!!! I learned so much about myself during this year abroad, from my personal learning style to how I actually do like vegetables if they are fresh and locally grown! I also learned so much about French culture and way of life, and I have really learned to slow down and enjoy what I am doing each day. I was also able to remov... April Y - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It helped me change my perspective on enjoying life as well as appreciate my US college experience Caitlin M 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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