- Nice, France
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Academics
Our mission is simple: to provide you with the best study abroad program possible—which includes the highest quality academic and cultural experiences. We offer unique area studies courses that integrate an in-depth and hands-on approach. Our professors from the Grandes Écoles (French elite schools) enhance your academic experience and provide you with new perspectives each day in class.
While in Nice, you enroll in two area studies courses for a total of 6 credits. Both courses will be taken at the IES Abroad Center and will continue during the course-related trips to France and Morocco.
- IES Abroad Area Studies Courses take place for the full six-weeks. A two-week study tour to Marseille and Rabat, Morocco is an integral part of the area studies courses and takes place during the fourth and fifth week of the program. All students participate in the trip to Marseille and Rabat.
- Cultural Studies
- History
- Political Science
Courses
This is a list of planned course offerings. A final list of course offerings will be made available to you in your MyIESabroad account.
Please note that IES Abroad reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment.
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO/CU 312 - Immigration and Multiculturalism in the Mediterranean from the 19th to 21st Century | Summer | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS 210 - A Transnational History of the Mediterranean and Its European Connections, 18th-21st Centuries | Summer | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO/CU 312 - Immigration and Multiculturalism in the Mediterranean from the 19th to 21st Century | Summer | English | 3 |
Field Trips & Events
Even though your adventure starts in Nice, our course-related trip takes you beyond the city to discover the culture and traditions of your host country and beyond. The cost for this trip is included in the program fee.
Marseille & Rabat
2 Weeks | Summer
While in Marseille you will live in the center of the city within walking distance to the colorful Vieux Port, where ships have docked for more than 26 centuries. Regular class time will be supplemented with course-related trips such as the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations, the Aubagne headquarters of the French Foreign Legion and historical tours of the city.
From Marseille, you will travel to Rabat, Morocco, a city that boasts a cosmopolitan mix of European Modernism and North African and Islamic tradition. Rabat is an ideal place to learn about the languages, cultures, and religions of North Africa within the francophone world. During your time in Rabat, you will live with a Moroccan homestay family to experience first-hand the culture, traditions and cuisine of this colorful city.
Note: IES Abroad field trip destinations, activities, and lengths of stay may vary according to term and availability.
Daily Life
Part of making you feel at home in Nice is doing our best to help you feel safe and cared for. Whether it’s the orientation program that prepares you for what’s ahead, your housing that is well-located and comfortable, or the field trips that take you to places off the beaten path—we’re all about our student services. This is just one of the things we’re known for.
Orientation
The program begins with a 3-day orientation that introduces you to the IES Abroad Nice staff, your fellow students, and the city and culture of Nice. The orientation covers important topics such as academics, housing, transportation, and health and safety. You will also have time to partake in refresher language sessions, which will be offered at various levels.
CORE™, IES Abroad’s Comprehensive Orientation & Re-entry Experience, begins during orientation and continues throughout the program with activities focusing on cultural adjustment, goal achievement, and preparing for the return home.
Housing
We want to make sure that your greatest challenge is deciding which landmarks to see first or discovering the best café—not finding a place to live where you feel comfortable. We do our best to locate housing that is reflective of how the local students are living. Our goal is that when you leave Nice, it will feel like home.
Apartments - While in Nice and Marseille, you will live in centrally-located apartments. No meals are included.
Homestays - During the Rabat portion of the program, you will live with a Moroccan family and will be provided both breakfast and dinner.
Extracurricular Activities & Cultural Events
Redefine the way you live and learn in Nice through our cultural events, such as:
- Visits to local art and history museums
- Community volunteer opportunities
- Architectural tours
Get to Know Your New City
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.
Marc Chagall and Henri Matisse, two iconic 20th-century artists, both have museums dedicated to their works here.
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.
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.
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.
Program Cost
Consider these prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your study abroad office to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your home school policies, and other factors.
| Term | Tuition | Housing | Insurance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2019 | $5,440 | $1,725 | $135 |
$7,300 |
Use our budget worksheet to calculate your costs
$5 Million in Financial Aid
Our Center
The IES Abroad Center is strategically located in the heart of Nice and near public transportation. Features include:
- High-speed Internet
- Classrooms
- Offices
- Student Lounge & Resource Room
- Printer access
Our Staff
Maria Stallone
Center Director
Maria Stallone has been working in study abroad for more than 18 years and has been the Center Director in Nice since 2015. Maria's formative years were international, with her family living and traveling between the United States and Europe. She first traveled to Asia in 1993 with the prestigious Rotary Foundation Fellowship. She completed her graduate work, achieving an award of Merit, at the SOAS University of London. Her other academic distinctions include a diploma in Indian Classical Music and Hindi from Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi and, most recently, graduate work in Thai Studies at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok. Previously, she was the Center Director of our Delhi Center for four years. Maria speaks five languages and has been the recipient of several grants and scholarships promoting her interests and research.
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Laetitia Levasseur
Student Affairs and Program Coordinator
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