Internship Attendance Policy Attendance is mandatory for all IES Abroad classes, including course-related trips. Any exams, tests, presentations, or other work missed due to student absences can only be rescheduled in cases of documented medical or family emergencies. There will be no penalty for the first absence in the Internship Seminar. A second absence will result in two percentage points being deducted from the final grade. A fourth absence will result in a grade of F. Attendance at the internship placement, at the times agreed with the placement supervisor, is mandatory. Any emergency...

We have established good working relationships with many organizations in Milan who participate in our internship program. Your ability to secure an internship depends upon your self-motivation, ability to meet deadlines, maturity, previous work experience, and flexibility regarding organizations and work projects. We work with you to perfect your résumé and hone your interviewing skills so that you are well prepared for your internship interviews and the local work environment. Full-time internships are offered in: Arts Business Finance Education Fashion Communication & media Marketing...

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You must arrive in Nantes by 6pm on the arrival date. If you are delayed during travel please consult your "print me" for additional instruction. If you arrive after 6 pm you will be considered a delayed arrival and you must contact the center for additional instruction. You may be prompted to go directly to your host family's house rather than the center. Most students traveling to Nantes will fly to Paris and then take the train to Nantes. Paris has two major airports serving international flights: Orly (ORY) and Roissy/Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Most students will fly into the Paris CDG...

Upon arrival you will you will participate in a one-week mandatory orientation program in Nantes which will introduce you to academic and everyday life in the city. The week is devoted to intensive French language sessions consisting of lessons in grammar, conversation, and civilization, as well as homework of grammar exercises and reading a French work of literature. Several guided visits of the city’s historical areas, shopping areas, and the University of Nantes will also be organized. Academic Year students returning for the spring semester do not participate in orientation at the...

About the University The Nantes Université is the main public university in Nantes. All students will automatically be registered at the Université de Nantes, even if they take only IES Abroad courses. You will receive your student ID card for the university during orientation. This card is not only proof of your enrollment at the university, but will also allow you to participate in university clubs and sports programs, use the university library, buy student meals at the University cafeterias, and benefit from student discounts for the cinema, museums, trains, buses, etc. This student card...

Fall, academic year, and Spring students with prior training in studio art may enroll in “adult classes”, called pratiques artistiques pour les adultes, offered by École Superiéure des Beaux-Arts to outside students and the general Nantes community. These courses may be held during the day or the evening. Drawing, Live Model Drawing, Photo/Video, and Painting courses are available. As registration takes place in September, spring semester students may enroll only if a spot becomes vacant. NOTE: Students should not contact the École Superiéure des Beaux-Arts directly. All communications should...