Université Catholic de L'Ouest Exchange and C.I.D.E.F.
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A QUICK LOOK
COUNTRY: France
CITY: Angers
HOST INSTITUTION: Université Catholique de l'Ouest (UCO); Centre International d'Etudes Francaises (C.I.D.E.F.)
TYPE OF PROGRAM: UNI Exchange
SESSIONS: Summer, Fall, Spring, Academic Year
ELIGIBILITY: Sophomore standing, GPA 2.8
FIELDS OF STUDY:
U.C.O.(The University): Art, Biology, Chemistry, Communication Sciences, Earth Science, Electronics, Mathematics, Physical Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Sciences, Theology, Education, History
C.I.D.E.F. (The French Language School): French Language (Comprehension and Expression,
Grammar, Phonetics Business French); Art History, Civilization,
European Union, History of France, Music History,
19th and 20th Century French Literature, Philosophy, Phonetics, Français Familiar and many more.
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: French
CREDITS: Undergraduate, 12-18 hours
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Picture yourself in France! This program offers UNI undergraduate students the opportunity to study for a semester or a year at a French university.
Exchange students are fully integrated academically and socially with their French counterparts
and take regular courses at the Université Catholique de l'Ouest
(UCO).
Students who wish to study the French language and related topics to French
civilization may take courses to improve proficiency at the Centre International d'Etudes Francaise
(C.I.D.E.F.). These courses, provided successful completion, will transfer back
to UNI and will satisfy requirements in the student's major, minor, Liberal Arts
Core, or count as electives.
ANGERS
One of the jewels of the Loire Valley, Angers is situated on the banks of Maine. The city and suburbs total over 250,000 inhabitants. Angers is a university town: over 30,000 students pursue higher education there. This energetic city has much to offer: the 13th century castle, the oldest and largest tapestry in the world, the Cointreau Museum, theatres, museums, and various festivals.
UNIVERISTÉ CATHOLIQUE DE L'OUEST
Located in the center of Angers, France, the University enrolls approximately 10,000 students. C.I.D.E.F (Centre International d'Etudes Françaises) is a language institute of the U.C.O. where nearly 1,400 students from over 50 different countries enroll in French language programs.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
UCO. Students with a sufficient level of French (usually upper
intermediate or superior levels) are able to enroll directly in regularly taught
university classes. Courses are offered in the fields of Art, Biology, Chemistry, Communication Sciences, Earth Science, Electronics, Mathematics, Music, Psychology, Physical Education, Social Sciences, and Theology.
C.I.D.E.F. Students wishing to improve language proficiency enroll in the French language program. Courses are offered at six levels: Initiation, Elementaire, Moyen 1er, Moyen 2e, Moyen 3e, and Supérieur. At the beginning of each semester students are tested for language proficiency. Depending on proficiency level, courses are available in: Comprehension and Expression, Grammar, Phonetics, Civilization, French History, Art History, Music History, Business French, European Union, 19th and 20th Century Literature, Philosophy and and many more.
"Diplomes": Students participating in the CIDEF program may receive diplomas in: The Alliance Française de Paris, The Chamber de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris, The units of D.E.L.F, D.A.L.F. and
T.C.F.
ACADEMIC SESSIONS:
Fall semester: October 1- Feb 1
Spring semester: February 1- June 1
Summer Sessions: July, August or September
CREDITS
All credit earned at UCO/C.I.D.E.F may be applied toward your UNI degree. Students will typically earn a total of 12-18 credit hours for their semester of study. Transcripts will be sent to the students' home university upon completion of the program. Credits earned on the program do not count against residency requirements for graduation.
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
Accommodation and meals are arranged by the host institution. Students have a variety of options for housing, including home stay, residence halls, or private accommodation. Those wishing to improve their level of spoken French usually opt for housing with a local family arranged by C.I.D.E.F. Students may eat with the host family, prepare their own meals, or eat at the university restaurant. Participants should budget about $210-$240 per month for housing and $10 per day for food. Students residing in France longer than 90 days may also be eligible for government-subsidized housing refunds. Applications are available on site.
PROGRAM COST
Exchange students will pay UNI tuition to study at UCO. There is an extra fee to study at C.I.D.E.F. Discounts are offered to those participating in two consecutive sessions at C.I.D.E.F.
Program fee includes: Tuition (both UNI and CIDEF)
Program fee excludes: Housing, meals, airfare, excursion, passport, visa, medical examination,
international health insurance.
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
Students eligible for financial aid should contact the UNI Financial Aid Office. In many cases, students are able to apply most of their financial aid to their study abroad experience. Participants in this program may wish to apply for the
Study Abroad Scholarship and explore a variety of other UNI and external funding options. More information about financing a study abroad program.
ELIGIBILITY
Full-time enrollment at UNI at the time of application, at least sophomore status during the program abroad, departmental approval for participation, and an overall G.P.A. of 2.8.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
A complete set of application materials will include one original and one
copy of the following:
To download and print available forms please refer to our Forms
page.
Submit all application materials (originals and one set of copies) to the UNI
Study Abroad Office, 59 Baker by the application deadline. Your
application will then be sent to U.C.O. or C.I.D.E.F. Final decision regarding admission will be made after the review of application by the partner institution.
Official letter of admission will be sent to you directly from the host
institution along with further instructions. Please notify your study abroad
advisor when your letter of admission arrives and make an appointment to discuss
further steps in preparation for your program abroad.
DEADLINES
March 1 for Summer, Fall, and Academic Year Programs
October 1 for Spring Programs
CONTACT INFORMATION
Inquiries should be directed to:
Yana Cornish, Study Abroad Coordinator
Study Abroad Office
28 Gilchrist
Hall
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0520
Tel: 319/ 273-7078 Fax: 319/ 273-2921email: study-abroad@uni.edu
STUDENTS SAY TALES FROM ABROAD
"I am meeting people from all over the world, and making new friends as well as learning and experiencing things I never would have been able to if it were not for Studying Abroad. This is definitely the best decision that I could have made to spend the year." (Abby Larkin, 2007/08)
"Everyday I feel like I understand the culture more and I am learning more and more about the language. I feel a lot more confident speaking French. I have fun discovering new places around Angers because the river and the parks are so pretty." (Kate O'Brien, Spring 2007 participant)
"I feel that I have become a new me. The opportunities that were available to me in Europe were
experiences that will follow me everywhere. As I sit on my bed in America, it is amazing to think that
I was wondering the streets of Paris in the Spring, ate ice cream in Florence, saw the elections of the
Pope in Rome, biked through southern Ireland, and walked the beaches of Normandy... ... My stay in France
shaped me into the adult that I am today. I left the United States dependent on my parents, unsure of
life, and unaware of my capabilities. I've come back ready to experience life and anxious for the next
adventure."
(Cassandra Trachy, Senior, Spring 2005)
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