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| The Loire Valley is considered the birthplace of the French language and claims to be the home of the most perfectly spoken French. Tours is the capital of the Loire region.
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With teaching and research centers in practically every
field, Tours is as great a place to study as it is to live.
Taking classes in French will give you a new perspective on
everything from European history to world politics to les
mathématiques.
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Live and learn with local French students. |
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A preliminary language course (in Paris
for the full-year program; in Tours for the spring) will
ensure your Français is up to code. |
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Group trips may include the prehistoric paintings in the caves of Dordogne, bike
trails along the Loire River, the beaches at Normandy, and
the magnificent châteaux and lush vineyards of the region. |
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Application timetable: |
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Applications should be received by March 1 for full year study;
October 1 for spring study. |
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Full Year |
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(approx. 30 credits): Early September to late May |
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Spring |
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(approx. 15 credits): Early January to late May |
| Cost (2008-2009) |
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| NJ residents: |
Full year: $26,215 |
Spring: $13,583 |
| Non-NJ residents: |
Full Year: $32,615 |
Spring: $16,783 |
Tuition, fees, housing, excursions, and basic medical
insurance are included in this fee.
Travel, food, major medical insurance, and all personal
expenses are not included in this fee.
For more information on program costs, please click here
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Tours definitely has old-world charm and won’t let go.
Nearby are some of the greatest castles and
cathedrals of France. But you’ll find that this university town—with over 30,000 students—has a secret identity,
including great all-night cafés and dancing ‘til dawn. Students come from all over the world to takes courses
in a wide variety of majors, and to experience learning with French students. From the friends that you meet to
the memories that you make, come see for yourself why Tours is considered the capital
of France’s art de vivre.
As the former home of French kings, Tours flaunts its heritage
in museums, a medieval square at the heart of the
pedestrian-only city center, and lots of Renaissance
architecture. It’s
also a foodie’s paradise, with some of the best paté,
chèvre cheese, and andouilletes in France (not to mention
the coffee, crêpes, and chocolat). Shopping at the city’s
thirty open-air markets will strain either your budget or
your willpower, so be prepared. And Paris is just an hour
away on the superfast TGV train, city-to-city at 180 miles
per!
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