Arles
France
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Study abroad in Arles and discover this charming Provençal town. With a 2,000-year-old Roman arena at its center, Arles is famous for its beautiful architecture and its association with Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne, and Picasso.
Many dance, music, photography, theater, and folklore festivals take place in and around the city throughout the summer, making it an ideal location for summer study in France.
Ready to immerse yourself in the French language and Provençal culture? Study abroad in Arles it is.
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Festival Season
Check out the various summer festivals in Arles including Les Rencontres d’Arles, an annual international photography festival, and Les Suds, a week of live concerts all over town.
Lunchtime Language Learning
Perfect your French skills with professors and IES Abroad staff at a local restaurant during language-intensive lunches.
Get a Taste of Provence
Enjoy the Mediterranean-influenced cuisine full of seafood, herbs, goat cheeses, and olive oil with specialties like ratatouille and truffle omelets.
Engage in Art
Explore Arles' beautiful historical architecture and artistic influences, as the town is known for its ties to artists including Picasso, Gauguin, and Van Gogh, who painted many sites that can still be visited.
Explore the Surrounding Area
Venture outside of Arles to sites like the Pont du Gard, Les Baux de Provence, and Avignon, home to an annual summer theater festival.
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So What Was The Point ?
In this blog, I reflect on my first impressions of being back in the United States after spending 7 weeks in France and what this trip meant to me personally. I then talk about what I believe the point of study abroad in general is.
Eyes Towards the Future
In this blog, I reflect on what I think my life will look life after this study abroad experience. I talk about my feelings as I approach the end of this program.
The Real Side of Studying Abroad
In this blog, I talk about the easy and challenging moments of being in Arles. This puts to light the challenging side of study abroad that some people might not expect before coming.
Rediscovered Bravery
In this blog, I talk about my solo day-walk in Paris. I also talk about the importance of being resourceful in seemingly precarious situations.
The Day is Actually Coming
In this blog, I talk about my prior apprehensions, expectations, and questions about studying abroad. I reflect on this approaching experience as an opportunity for cultural enrichment and personal development.
