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 a whole new lifestyle! It was a lot slower and I could prioritize myself over schoolwork, which I had never really done before. It was totally worthwhile. I also think language immersion helped with my overall confidence A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
being brave is important (shocker). unbelievably worthwhile to be bold. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to be independent, and to set personal goals for myself. Aissata B - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I liked going to other countries and experiencing other cultures. I also gained a lot of self-assurance and learned a lot about myself. However, there as such hardships as a Black person that almost make all of it not worth it. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was worthwhile for having a French immersion experience with other American students. I gained a sense of independence and further confidence in the target language. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Linguistic immersion, cultural immersion, incredible travel experiences, familiarity with academic institutions abroad A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Yes it was so great Jessie W - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I feel that my language skills have improved immensely, that I know myself much better having lived alone for the first time, and that I have gotten the chance to see so many amazing cultural and historical sites across Europe. Nora C - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I feel like I've grown a lot as a person and as a student. I've become more independent, improved my french speaking skills, and learned about french culture in a way that can only be taught through full immersion. It was definitely worthwhile. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Language skills, autonomy, organisation, confidence in uncomfortable situations A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned that I am much more capable of adventure and thriving on my own than I realized which is always worthwhile. Corrine G - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was so worthwhile! My French skills improved so much, I had very independent experiences, I was able to travel a lot within France/Europe, and I loved my host family. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to be assertive in French (which is very necessary) and the historical background of the Provence region, which I really enjoyed. aagg - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was very worthwhile. My French skills improved a lot and more importantly my confidence in using them improved. I feel hopeful that I will be able to keep these skills and continue to travel or even live abroad in the future. I spent more time alone and figuring out what I like to do, while at the same time I formed wonderful... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I gained linguistic skills, great friendships, travel memories, and independence Arianna B - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned to be more confident in myself and my skills. This was the first time I lived by myself (mostly) internationally, and I learned how to become more independent. Most importantly my French improved greatly. Enough so that the next semester I am taking a break from French (because it doesn't fit in my schedule) but I feel... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself and how I handle myself independently. I learned how to connect with others across cultures and was very happy doing so. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
My French improved a lot, I took classes in subjects I had not studied before and learned a lot from them, I learned a lot about myself and how I learn best, what kinds of environments I thrive in, and which kinds of environments or relationships exacerbate my anxiety. I feel that I became a lot more independent and grew as a pe... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to live independently in a foreign country and how to navigate and adapt in a different culture/language. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to live on my on, cooking, budgeting and also how to communicate better in French and manage being in a foreign country A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was a major challenge for me, it was the longest I had ever spent truly away from home and my family, and I had never really been independent like that, so I learned a lot about myself and got to really build my belief in my abilities, and my language skills improved exponentially which was so rewarding to see all my hard wor... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
My study abroad experiences was one of the best things I have ever done and it was definitely worthwhile. My French skills improved dramatically, I gained a profound understanding of French culture and the French perspective. I also became a whole lot braver and more confident, definitely more outgoing and ready to say "yes" to ... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned so much about French culture and the European university system. Getting to do so outside of a classroom was so worth it! A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Academically, I learned a lot about linguistics in French and the varieties of French, which was pretty interesting. I also was able to learn more of the colloquial French expressions, which were definitely more useful in talking in French than the literary analysis I was used to doing for my usual French classes. I was also abl... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how I function solo and gained travel knowledge. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
About
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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