LEAF: Language, Environment and Arts in France

Description

Discover the French Riviera and the South of France through this eight-week, 9-credit hour study abroad experience! Live and learn in some of the most beautiful and culturally rich destinations in France—Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Aix-en-Provence, and Marseille. This immersive eight-week program offers 9 credit hours of advanced coursework applicable toward a major, minor, or certificate in French. Delve into current issues in environmental humanities, arts, and sustainability, while exploring French history, culture, and the local socio-economic landscape.

Experience the region firsthand through excursions to iconic sites, including visits to environmental organizations, art museums, and cultural institutions. With a program that combines academic learning with real-world experiences, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the French Mediterranean way of life while making progress toward your academic goals. 

Location

Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, Cassis, and various National Parcs

Dates

May 22 – July 17, 2025

Accommodations

Students live in host families in Nice and Cannes, and in fully equipped residences in Aix-en-Provence and Marseille

Courses

• FREN 4011 – French Art: This course will explore French art in the historical, economic and cultural contexts of production and reception. Students will explore ecological themes through various art practices. Taught in French. (3 credits)
• FREN 4089 – Food, Arts and Media: This course will focus on the culture of food in French arts, literature and media, examining its social and symbolic values through the centuries. Taught in French. (3 credits)
• FREN 3121 – Advanced Composition: Travel Writing. In-depth study of advanced grammar
• patterns as used in written expressions. Conducted in French. (3 credits)

Total credits: 9

Prerequisites

FREN 2002 or intermediate-level equivalent and good academic standing. Coursework is at the 3000 level and this program is conducted entirely in French

Cost

• TBA
• The program fee includes housing, ground transportation, excursions, health insurance, welcome and farewell dinners, and cultural events.
• The program fee does not include tuition fees (out-of-state students pay in-state tuition), international transportation, visa, technology fee, independent ground transportation, “travel on your own,” days off, or most meals. Lunch and dinner throughout the program have to be paid for by the traveler with only welcome and farewell meal exceptions. These meals are not part of the program fee.

Application and Payment Deadlines

• Apply via Atlas by Feb. 1. 
  • If you are a non-Georgia Tech (transient/special) student, you are required to submit TWO separate applications to the Office of International Education.
• A $500 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of application.
• The first half of the program fee is due Feb. 15 and the balance is due March 15. Payments are withdrawn directly from the student's OSCAR accounts on the deadline.

Fee Payment Information: Please adhere to the deadlines stated for the program. Please observe the information in Payment Options to ensure that your payments are processed at the Bursar’s Office on time. Fees will be charged to your OSCAR account on the due dates. Make sure you make all necessary payments on time in order to avoid a hold on your account. Students expecting financial aid must submit a letter from the Financial Aid Office stating the allocation and date of payments expected. Tuition and student fees are due according to the Registrar’s schedule for summer tuition.

Scholarships

Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid. Georgia Tech students may apply to the School of Modern Languages' Campoamor scholarship (approximately $400). HOPE scholarship does apply.

Cancellation Policy

Students who cancel their participation in the program after being accepted will be subject to the following non-negotiable fee schedule:

• Students canceling before Jan. 15 will lose their $500 deposit.
• Students canceling after Jan. 15 must pay 25% of the program fee.
• Students canceling after Feb. 15 must pay 50% of the program fee.
• Students canceling after March 15 must pay 100% of the program fee.

Program descriptions and fees are subject to final approval by educational units and the Office of International Education. Georgia Tech reserves the right to alter or cancel this program due to low enrollment, unavailability of a professor to teach a planned course, or other unforeseen circumstances. Once Georgia Tech has made payments to service providers, or if Georgia Tech cancels the program before departure or while the program is in progress for reasons beyond its control, such as political unrest or danger to participants' safety, only those fees that Georgia Tech is able to have refunded by service providers will be returned to participants.

Additional Information

Pre-departure meetings will be scheduled in the spring semester for all accepted students. All accepted applicants must attend two mandatory pre-departure meetings. If you have a conflict with another class, you cannot attend the other class on those days. Note that other meetings may be required by OIE.

All information on this page is subject to change.