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Germany

Programs based at German universities generally follow the university calendar with an intensive language session followed by winter semester (October-March), summer semester (April-July). The IES programs in Berlin and Freiburg do offer a Fall semester (Sept-Dec) option. See Austria listings for additional options.

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Rennes: CIEE - Liberal Arts

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Program and university courses. Attractive university city with active student life; fewer tourists and Americans. Historically and culturally rich region. Easy access via fast train to Paris and the rest of France. Orientation in Paris; teaching opportunities. Students are encouraged to apply for CIEE scholarships.

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Education Teaching English as a Foreign Language: Practicum on primary level; students with prior experience may teach at middle or secondary level.

Paris: Hamilton in France

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Program and university courses. Program courses are challenging. Students have opportunity to take courses at Science-Po in Spring semester. (5 sems of French required; priority given to year students). High quality small program. Language pledge. Academic excursions and cultural activities. Based at Reid Hall.

Paris: CUPA Paris Universities and Institutes

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Excellent program, popular, best for more independent students, lots of Paris contacts; limited number of program courses; university courses at multiple universities and institutes. University courses can be a challenging experience. Orientation in Paris. Early application. Language pledge.

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AVC Art History: Art History at various Paris institutions
Dance: opportunities at several studios in Paris
Music: opportunities for Music majors at Parisian conservatories or private instruction

Nantes: IES - French Language Immersion and Area Studies

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Excellent program; mix of program and university courses; internships. Mid-sized student-centered city close to Loire Valley chateaus and Atlantic beaches, 2 hrs from Paris; fewer tourists and Americans. Lower cost. Students are encouraged to apply for IES scholarships.

Montpellier: University of Minnesota in Montpellier

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Advanced Track. Attractive university city of 350,000; fewer Americans and tourists than in Paris or Aix; program and university courses; close to the Mediterranean. 3 1/2 hours from Paris by fast train. Early application.

France

Opportunities range from programs with separate courses, with a mix of program and university courses or, for more advanced students, with direct enrollment in university courses. Smaller provincial student-centered cities offer good experiences away from Paris. There are also opportunities also in Madagascar and Senegal; however, French is usually a "second language" in these countries.

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Florence: Syracuse Florence Center

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Expensive program, even with $9,000 discount for Bates students (Fall 2023 & Winter 2024)
Minimum 16 credits required each semester, including a full semester Italian language course.
1- credit Mapping Italy course does not transfer for credit.
Syracuse scholarships are available.
Homestay housing recommended.

Copenhagen: DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia

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Varied course selection, including architecture, clinical biology, child development, European studies, public health, environmental studies. Core courses in Business, Communication, Management, Entrepreneurship not approved. Program study tours. Must take Danish language. 3.0 gpa required for admission. No credit for optional study tours. Students are encouraged to apply for DIS scholarships.
Two housing options: Homestay and Kollegium with Shared Kitchen. Homestay is the best ways to meet Danes. Bates approves only the Kollegium with Shared Kitchen option (not the private kitchen or apartment options). Commutes to housing can be more than 1 hour each way.
Large program with many Bates students; students seeking greater distance from Bates may wish to consider universities in the UK and Ireland, Maastricht University in The Netherlands, or programs such as the IES program in Amsterdam, or the College Year in Athens program.

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AVC Pre-Arch: Core courses in: architecture; interior architecture; urban design. Previous coursework in Studio Art/Art History and Drawing required.

Psychology & Child Development: Positive Psychology; Child Diversity and Development.

Music: Composition and Performance at Royal Danish Academy; admission difficult.

Economics Opportunity to receive 300 or 200-level credit

Neuroscience: Psychopharmacology.

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