As a CIS study abroad student, you’ll get outstanding support throughout the experience. We’re with you every step of the way with academic advising, personal help, and cultural counseling. We’ll make sure that when you arrive in France you start your journey right, by having a CIS staff member meet you at the airport and bring you to your accommodations.
Your program will begin with a detailed orientation that will familiarize you with the Aix Center and your new city. You’ll hear about housing, cross-cultural adaptation, safety and security, banking, and the various social and recreational activities available to you, including a language exchange program, sports, ski trips, the local gyms, and excursions included in your program!
Once your semester begins, you’ll have ample opportunities to get involved in your new community. Many students on Semester in Aix en Provence participate in the campus service-learning program. Previous volunteer opportunities have included helping elementary and middle school children with English, olive picking, olive-tree trimming, and planting new trees around the city.
Once you arrive in Aix en Provence and start getting involved on campus and in the community, we know you’ll love your new home away from home!