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In addition to the center staff on-site who are there to help you settle into your new home, you will also have access to the IES Abroad app. The IES Abroad app contains a myriad of information that will help you immerse yourself in your new home, like: Arrival instructions and map of center location Center contacts and emergency phone numbers Orientation schedules Housing details Diversity resources Events at the center and field trip opportunities Academics like class schedules and partner university courses Health and safety resources like a list of local doctors and well-being resources...
For more Freiburg specific tips, check out these packing tips from former IES Abroad students. Freiburg is located in the Black Forest of Germany. Because it lies in a valley the temperature is slightly warmer than in other regions of Germany. While it is pleasantly warm in the summer, it also can have short and heavy thunderstorms. Winters in Freiburg are relatively mild with only a few days of sub-freezing temperatures per year. You will find styles of dressing in Europe to be somewhat different than in the United States, and will notice that local students dress less casually than American...

Stéphanie Palisse • Nice Center Director

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Stéphanie Palisse, Ph.D
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Center Director

As a dual citizen of both France and Canada, Dr. Stéphanie Palisse, has an extensive background in French instruction and pedagogy, as well as academic program coordination and advising. Her career in French language education spans nearly 20 years, and her wide academic experiences range from teaching positions at the University of British Columbia and the Alliance Française in Toronto to language and culture program direction at the Université Lyon 2 and Sciences Po Paris summer programs, among others. Stéphanie holds a PhD and Masters in linguistics from Université Lyon 2.

More on Stéphanie 

  • Stéphanie spent 14 years in Vancouver, Canada as an Assistant Professor of the Teaching and Language Program at the University of British Columbia
  • She received her doctorate from the University Lumière Lyon 2, where she wrote her dissertation on linguistic politeness in the workplace, using an intercultural lens. 
  • Stéphanie moved back to Lyon during the pandemic and worked as the Director of the International Centre of French Studies. 
  • Fun fact: Stéphanie is also a martial arts fan and avid practitioner!
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From Flight to Whānau: My First Week in Auckland

After an incredibly hectic yet lethargic day of flights, layovers, and customs, I finally landed in Auckland at the ripe hour of five in the morning. To say I was exhausted would be an understatement; however, the tangible excitement of an entire semester in Aotearoa maintained the pep in my step. While that fails to mention the espresso bar conveniently placed adjacent to the international arrivals terminal, I digress!

Of a Thousand Rainy Days 

When people say that Japan has a rainy season, it's more about the earth offsetting the oppressive heat from the previous day. I love the rain; whether it's heavy or light, it's always the best part of the day. It can feel like the melodies of soft songs from the 1970s or the heated synths from the 1980s. I love how clean it makes everything, and because of the lack of trash on the ground, the fresh smell lingers longer than I ever thought possible.

Time in A Bottle

It has been a while, but it has been almost a week since I left Japan. It's weird. I didn't have any reaction to leaving; it felt surreal. I have been in the same place for at least 3 months, settled into a routine, and felt like nothing could shake me. 

Predeparture Pointers: 4 Tips for Preparing to Study Abroad

So you’ve recently received your acceptance to an IES Abroad program. Now what?

You probably feel incredibly excited, but also nervous because the idea of spending several months in an entirely different country and at an entirely different school is daunting—I know I’ve felt that way. Here are some tips I’ve come up with for preparing to study abroad that will hopefully make the process less nerve-wracking and allow you to focus on your excitement for the upcoming semester.

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