Nantes - SP 2027 Anticipated Course List *All courses schedules are finalized once onsite.

With a population of approximately 600,000, Nantes is the 6th largest city in France and is a vibrant and engaging place to live. Its location near the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the Loire River helped this long prosperous seaport become the thriving commercial and technological center that it is today. A major European city, Nantes has been named EU Green Capital in 2013 and EU Innovation Capital in 2019 for its policies and initiatives in both fields. Once the capital of the Duchy of Brittany, Nantes has held onto its Breton roots, as evidenced in the many shops and crêperies found...

Internships are available to all students. Please note that internship seminar is hosted in-person at our IES Abroad Nantes center. If you require an internship for course credit, please speak to your IES Abroad advisor. Internships offer a unique, real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion. Application Requirements Students must have at least four semesters of college-level French and receive a sufficient score on their IES Abroad predeparture written language assessment in order to be eligible for this option. It is your responsibility to research...

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...

Internship Placements We have established good working relationships with many organizations in Rome 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 can be offered in: Arts Business Education Health Media Museums Politics...

How to Request Housing Read through the Housing Options below to determine your preferences and contact your IES Abroad Program Advisor with any questions. NOTE: Housing Options and details may not be readily available until later in the predeparture process. Please be patient as we secure housing that will keep you healthy and safe during your semester abroad. When housing details are available, they will be posted here and you will get an email from your IES Abroad Advisor letting you know they are ready. Check with your study abroad advisor at your current college or university for...