France: Spring Break Field Study
INT 295F: France - Global Citizenship
What does global citizenship look like in action? During this field study, students will be based in Aix-en-Provence and will build foundational knowledge of French culture and the contemporary French context. Activities will include an introduction to the business of wine, connections with local French University students, French survival language classes, visits to organizations and non-profits working to support diverse communities in the region, a dinner with a local family, an art class and more. Visits to nearby cities like Marseille, Cassis and Avignon will introduce students to the region of Provence and its interconnections with the broader Mediterranean region. Students will develop awareness of their own and other cultures, engage and empathize with other worldviews, and practice an open-minded approach to cultural difference. Ultimately, the course will challenge students to become global citizens: mindful travelers who practice cultural humility and take every opportunity to build their intercultural knowledge and skills.
Program Details
- Program Leader: Giselda Beaudin
- Program Location: Aix-en-Provence, France and the surrounding region
- Tentative Program Dates: Spring Break, 2026
- Credit: 2 Credit/No Credit
- Prerequisites: None
- Course Requirements: Pre-travel sessions, reflections and presentations; during travel engagement, activities, interviews, and reflections; post-program cultural reflection and assessment.
- Anticipated Number of Students: 12
- Estimated Program Fee: $4,150
- Program Fee Includes: Round-trip airfare from Orlando International Airport (MCO), tuition, housing, most meals, on-site activities, on-site transportation, program administration, and emergency insurance.
- Visa: Possibly need Europe travel authorization
- Special Notifications: The program will involve significant walking in areas with uneven ground. Participants will use public transit, some of which will require the use of stairs. There will be travel on buses and trains that could cause motion sickness. Please contact International Programs for more information.
- * All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.
- ** Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.
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