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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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7 Tips to Stay Busy Abroad
Worried about not staying busy while abroad? Or scared that you will be lonely abroad? That is okay, because as someone who likes to keep busy, I know how to stay busy. Here are 7 tips I have found to help me when I have felt bored abroad that are applicable anywhere:
1. Participate In IES Abroad Activities
How to Spend a Weekend in Nice
A perfect weekend in Nice involves beautiful water, good food and fun people to spend it with. Three days in Nice is the perfect amount of time to soak up the glamour of the French Riveria without breaking the bank. Hopefully, after following this itinerary you will love the Côte d’Azur as much as me.
Day 1
Highlights: Promenade d’Anglais, Castle Hill, and Old Nice
Strikes in France: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Une autre grève…C’est la vie en France, oui? And today it’s true as France has entered the longest nationwide strike in decades. La grève is a strike—and since I have arrived in France, there has been weekly strikes that affect everything from Paris to Nice (where I am studying). Buses, trams, metros, trains and airports: these are some of the places that are impacted by the strikes.
Lost it? Don't lose it
What’s the worst thing you could lose while traveling abroad? Your cash? Your credit cards? No, how about your passport? Imagine losing all of those things at once. I love to travel and have travelled abroad for years and that has been my worst nightmare. And it happened to me thirty minutes after landing in Nice, France to study abroad.
The Secret To Success Abroad? Attitude
Studying abroad can be an emotional rollercoaster but there is one thing that truly can make or break anyone’s study abroad experience: attitude.
