France - Month Immersion
Programs in France
Program Summary
- Dates: July
- Accommodation: Homestay, placement throughout France
- Language: No language requirement
- Age: 14 - 18 years old
- Application Deadline: closed
Students who choose the Month Immersion program in France will live with a host family and experience the French way of life firsthand, while practicing their conversational French. The host family experience is the key component of this program and enables participants to gain a unique perspective into French culture while providing invaluable language contact with native French speakers. Participants do not attend school.
Experience
French families often enjoy long dinners together during the weekend. These meals are a great time to exchange ideas with your host family. Many families have pets--in fact, pets outnumber children in France!
The French love to watch team sports, such as soccer and rugby, but tend to participate in individual sports, including: cycling, fishing, tennis, hiking, skiing, and sailing. Many people also enjoy pétanque, a form of bowling that originated in southern France. The annual Tour de France cycling race and the French Open tennis tournament are popular national events. In addition to sports, popular activities include visiting museums, attending plays and concerts, or watching television.
Program Details
Intrax students are placed with carefully selected host families throughout France. Students may choose to be placed in the St. Malo, Arcahon or Brétigny area. Students are not typically placed in the Paris area. Adjustment to host family life and French culture will be assisted by a program representative.
Requirements
- 14 - 18 years old
- 2.5 GPA or higher (4.0 scale)
- Flexible and mature personality; desire to be challenged, ability to remain open-minded and tolerant of cultural differences
Program Information
| Length | 2007 Dates* | Cost | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | July | $5,150 (2008) | closed |
Program Includes:
- Round-trip airfare from a major international airport near your home (in the continental U.S.) including domestic and international flights
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Homestay accommodation, including meals with your host family
- Accident and illness insurance
- 24-hour emergency assistance
- Pre-departure and in-country orientations
- Supervision, guidance, and support during the application process and throughout the program
- Intrax T-Shirt ( girls
| boys
) - Intrax Student Handbook
Program does not include:
- Passport and visa application fees as applicable
- Personal expenses (e.g., toiletries, clothing, internet, calling card, activities)
- Any other item not specified
