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Set on the edge of the glittering Mediterranean Sea on the French Riviera, Nice beckons with its mild climate and clear skies.
Whether you’re strolling the narrow streets of Old Town or looking down from Colline du Chateau (Castle Hill) at the sweeping panorama of this breathtaking city, the city will enchant you when you study abroad in Nice.
Our Nice study abroad programs offer students the opportunity to take courses in disciplines such as Business, Engineering, Science, and Liberal Arts, as well as French language available at all language levels, including intensive French.
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Hit the Beach!
Soak up the sun, go for a swim, or just sit and gaze at the beautiful blue of the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll see why so many artists (Picasso, Dufy, Matisse, Renoir, Chagall) found inspiration here.
Appreciate the Art
Marc Chagall and Henri Matisse, two iconic 20th-century artists, both have museums dedicated to their works here.
Climb Castle Hill
Take an easy hike up Castle Hill for stunning views of the majestic coastline and the port. Pack a picnic or enjoy a sandwich and a perfect cappuccino at the charming café.
Enjoy Socca
Try this savory pancake made of chick peas in Cours Saleya, a market in the heart of the Old Town, amidst stands of colorful fresh flowers and produce.
Cycle the Cote D'Azur
Rent a Vélo Bleu (Blue Bike) and pedal down on the promenade to the adjoining fishing village of Villefranche-Sur-Mer, one of the most beautiful places on the French Riviera.
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Travel comes with many components, including flights, hotels, cuisine activities, adventure, and packing. Packing is inevitable, especially when you will be living in a new place for months. It is a way to bring pieces of where you come from with you and to prepare for what awaits you. I am by no means an expert packer - I admit I did not put a piece of clothing in my bags until the day before - but here are some tips on how to tackle your luggage.
Put it in Perspective
Hard to put such an incredible experience into words, but here is my best shot!
Parapluie Economics
To grossly oversimplify the whole economic concept, the main drivers of price are supply and demand. Depending on how much you need something, you’re willing to pay a higher or lesser price. The same relationship exists with supply, the more or less of something there is the lower or higher the price will be, respectively.
It was a Tuesday. It was a cold, rainy Tuesday. It was the kind of Tuesday that was probably supposed to be a Monday but just showed up a day late to the party.
The Elephant in the Room
It's been in the news, it's been a topic of debate and criticism. What are the protests really like in France?
The Feast and Famine of Traveling Alone
A look into what it's like (for me at least) to travel alone. There are ups, downs and all-arounds. But at the end of the day, you're still seeing the world, and that's what matters.
