This four-week program is open to everyone—students, faculty, and community members—who want to experience life in another culture while learning the French language and culture through immersion.
Dijon, France, is a lively university city with more than 250,000 people. It is located in the center of Europe and is known for great food and world-famous Burgundy vineyards. Dijon is also full of history and art. The city has many monuments, museums, and beautiful buildings, including churches, cathedrals, and homes that date back to the Middle Ages.
Activities
- 16 hours of French language instruction each week – No previous French experience needed.
- Many free optional classes about French language and culture
- A three-day trip to Paris with hotel, some meals, and planned activities
- A three-day tour of Roman Provence and the Mediterranean Sea, including transportation, hotels, and some meals
- Celebrate Bastille Day – France’s Independence Day
- Live on your own and experience daily life as a student in France
Included in Program Cost:
Call 217/351-2532 or email jlittleton@parkland.edu for more information.
- Tuition for two courses (7 credit hours total) and books in France
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Housing
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Local transportation
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Medical insurance
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Three-day Paris visit
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Three-day Provence tour
If you were taking summer classes at Parkland College, you would pay tuition and buy books here anyway—so why not earn credits at the University of Bourgogne instead?
Not included: airfare, 1 credit hour of Parkland College tuition and fees, passport, and personal spending money.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial aid can be used for study abroad. Talk with your financial aid advisor to learn how your aid can apply.
- $500 Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP) Scholarship
Email jlittleton@parkland.edu for an application. Deadline: February 15
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$500 Honors Stipend for Honors Program students who complete an Honors Project
Contact Marsh Jones mjones@parkland.edu for information on joining the Honors Program
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Other scholarships may be available–check with Financial Aid or visit the ICISP website.
Helpful Websites
For More Information
Contact: Jody Littleton
Office:D175
Phone: 217/351-2532
Email: jlittleton@parkland.edu