Summer studies abroad program

This program is designed to welcome students from specific partner universities for either 4 or 8 weeks (June-July) in a complete, “framed”, comfortable educational programme all inclusive. No French is required.

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Summer Study Abroad Program presentation

Why to join ?

You sould apply if you want :
– A « + » on your CV : international experience makes you more marketable
– A safe and well-organized stay in France
– Assistance by our Program Assistants
– To earn credits towards your degree
– To learn basics in French : even though there is no language prerequisite and the language used will be English

The program

The Summer Study Abroad Program (SSAP) at PURPAN offers an on-campus program in June and it is then followed by an optional internship for 4 weeks in July.

For 2025, the dates are :
May 26 – June 20: On-Campus part
June 21 – July 18: Internship

It consists of lectures in English coupled with field trips and intensive French courses. During most weekends, cultural visits and excursions are organized in the South-West of France.

The internship is a 4-week placement, in July, on a farm, or within an agri-related business (examples: vineyard, cattle farm, cheese making farm). Usually, the students will be immersed within a family, English speaking or not, also interested in the cultural exchange. The students are expected to take part in the everyday tasks on the farm, hands-on experience according to knowledge & experience.