Office of International Education and Programs
at the College of Charleston
Find information about all French study abroad programs
(click here to apply for the La Rochelle program)
With a population of over 90,000, La Rochelle is a city well known for its quality of life. The region has mild and pleasant climate and its Atlantic coast and beautiful islands have made it the second tourist area in France. Ancient architecture and ultramodern neighborhoods are harmoniously juxtaposed in a city where ecology remains a high priority. Cultural life and endless streams of students and visitors keep the city squares very animated and boisterous twenty-four hours a day.
Like Charleston, La Rochelle is a major seaport and center of proud Huguenot history and culture. The two cities share defiant independence and timeless architectural design that translate individuality and charm. Like the College of Charleston, La Rochelle is an urban university that espouses the values of openness and innovation while retaining its tradition and excellence. About three hours away from Paris by high-speed train, the city is in close proximity to regional historic attractions such as Bordeaux, Rochefort, Cognac, and L'île de Ré.
(see the brochure here)
The summer study program in Tangier, Morocco, will be a one-month program while immersed in the culture, politics and languages of this unique African country. Students may take in French the most important current political, socioeconomic, and cultural issues in the country visited or take a Moroccan culture and civilization class for advanced credit in French. In addition, they may take a course in English on contemporary politics in Morocco locating Morocco in the contexts of both Africa and Europe, and either elementary or intermediate.
(see the brochure here)
The beauty, charm, and inexhaustible cultural riches of Paris have consistently made it the top tourist destination in the world. You can find out why. This month-long program, housed in the very heart of the city (Le Marais), will not only significantly contribute to the understanding of the language your are studying, in one of its purest forms, but also initiate you to the history of the most fascinating city in the world, and France. Daily outings are planned to museums (Louvre, Cluny, Orsay, Carnavalet, Pompidou, Montmartre, Invalides, etc.), historical landmarks (Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Latin Quarter, les Halles, Hotel de Ville, Notre-Dame, Sacré-Coeur, Père Lachaise, Latin Quarter, Catacombs, etc.), and field trips to the nearby chateaux of Ecouen, Fontainebleau, Versailles, Vincennes, etc. Classes will focus on language (conversation/composition, FREN 313 or 314), and a history of Paris and its architecture (FREN 390).