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Wellesley in Aix (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Aix en Provence, France
  • Program Terms: Fall, Full Year One Site, FullYear Fall Site, FullYear Spring Site, Spring
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  • **This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: French Areas of Study: Arts, French, Humanities, Social Sciences
Housing Options: Apartment, Homestay, Residence hall Click here for a definition of this term Language Pre-requisite: 5 semesters college level or equivalent
Program Type: Study center program, University/Direct enrollment program Program Status: Colby-approved program
Program Description:
wellesley Aix

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.

Eligibility
5 semesters French
Other Requirements: French
Type of Program: Study Center-Based Program
University-Based Program
Areas of Study:
Arts
French
Humanities
Social Sciences
Program Languages: French
Terms Offered: Fall; Spring; Year
Colby Status: Approved Program
 


**This program is currently not accepting applications.