U.S.-Based Customized Program Manager (CPM) and Coordinator (CPC):

• Will assist your students in planning and preparing for your program.

Chicago-Based Dean of Students Office and Crisis Management Team:

• Available 24/7 in case of serious student emergencies.

Center-Based Staff (Program Manager/Coordinators):

• Available 24/7 in case of emergencies. Will be your Center contact for the program and work closely with you to prepare and implement the program. Will accompany students on all IES Abroad-sponsored events.

CISI Insurance (Required): 

• This insurance covers IES Abroad students, faculty, and guests anywhere in the world during the specified program dates. Coverage includes doctor’s appointments, hospital stays, mental health treatment, and prescription drugs.

Orientation (Required): 

• Virtual and on-site orientations, including overview of the Center and the city, and comprehensive health and safety.

City Tour:

• Program includes a guided city walking tour.

Meals:

• Enjoy two delicious meals (Welcome and Farewell Dinners) at Nantes' most-loved restaurants. 

Airport Greeting:

• Organized train station/airport greeting and transfer available via bus or taxi service.

Transportation Passes:

• Local transportation passes will be included for the duration of the program.

Student Housing:

• IES Abroad will arrange housing for the School’s students in local homestay accommodation with one or two students per host family. Daily breakfast and dinner are provided on weekdays.

Program Leader (Faculty/Staff) Housing:

• IES Abroad will arrange housing for the School’s faculty member in a furnished one-bedroom apartment in Nantes. No meals are provided but kitchen facilities are available.

Site Visits Within City:

• Program includes three integrated site visits that bring together academic focus with tourist interests. Examples include: Les Machines de l'Ile, Mémorial de l'abolition de l'esclavage, Marché Talensac, Musée d'histoire de Nantes, Musée d'arts, Musée Dobrée, and walking tours with a focus on the academic content of the program.

Day Trips Outside of City:

• Program includes two day trips out of the city that highlight the context of the immediate region. Examples include: Guérande, Clisson, Loire Valley, Angers, and Vannes.

Field Trips Outside of City:

• Program includes one built-in, overnight cohort excursion that may be linked thematically to courses. Accommodations, meals, and activities will be included. Examples include: Bordeaux, Loire Valley Castles, Paris.

Cultural Events:

• Program includes three cultural events such as cooking classes, a boulangerie workshop, theatre performances, wine tastings, concerts, and film screenings.

Available upon request. Includes cost of all program components listed above. Does not include international airfare to/from the host country. Ten student minimum required to run the program.