Au revoir et Merci !
On the occasion of our closing, the AUCP has many thank-you’s to extend. After 22 years of commitment to what we proudly consider the establishment of land-mark standards of student learning in international education, it is time to express our profound gratitude to the many, many people and institutions who have contributed each in their way to the documented success of AUCP programs.
Nostalgic for France?!
Here are some tips for finding new ways to study or to work in France!
New Alumni: Start Here!
New alums, start here to get the low-down on re-entry, your TEF and IDI scores and your transcripts. Then, check out the « All Things Alumni » section of Le Blog to get more specific info about how to make your study abroad experience work for you!
Moroccan Trip for our students
Some of our girls have the chance to discover the magnificent city of Fez
What’s planned? Visit of the top cultural places and meetings with some morrocan eminent figures.
Baba Ghannouj for Thanksgiving?! Of course!
In the chaos of the Syrian conflict, one positive event will stand out.
Students of the American University Center of Provence will use the celebration of Thanksgiving to honor and pay tribute to the forgotten but rich Syrian culture.
J-9 avant notre dîner de Thanksgiving !
Qui a dit que le mois de novembre devait être nostalgique et morose ?
Les feuilles se parent de rouge et d’or puis tombent comme pour habiller les rues de couleurs chatoyantes. Les températures, encore douces, laissent présager encore quelques belles journées. C’est enfin et surtout un mois plein de charme qui lance officiellement le compte à rebours avant notre Grand Dîner de Thanksgiving !
Alors avez-vous changé d’avis concernant novembre ? 😉
What are Summer Students Saying About AUCP Study Abroad?
If you asked our Summer students what their semester with the AUCP in Provence was like, most of them would likely agree that it was both a romantic and productive experience! Here is what they have to say . . .
15 More Funny French Idioms
Can you speak French like a native? If you are already familiar with most of these idioms, congratulations! You likely have reached a high level of fluency. If not, some of them might sound very funny to you! Let’s go over them and check your knowledge . . .
Clafoutis aux cerises
Un délicieux clafoutis aux cerises facile à réaliser !
My summer on a French farm!
We’d like to introduce you to AUCP Fall 2015 student Stefani Kuo from Yale, who chose to spend her summer in the picturesque town of Uzès in the South of France, working on a French farm.
A is for Appartenance
A pour Appartenance :
Par Morgan Upchurch, AUCP Summer 2016, Rice University
À travers les parasols des vendeurs, la lumière tombait, coloran…
What are Spring Students Saying About AUCP Study Abroad?
Ca y est! Exams are over and the semester came to a close. Some are back in the US and some are exploring France and Europe, but before leaving, here are some thoughts they shared about their time abroad in France.
5 Things to Expect When Living With a French Host Family
Living with a host family is often cited as AUCP students’ favorite part of their experience abroad. Yet many students are unsure of what to expect of a homestay experience…
C is for Camargue
Linfield College student Ryan Morgan writes, in French, about his visit last semester the Provence region of the Camargue, known for its marshlands and rich biodiversity. The abécedaire assignment is from Provence through Literature & Films, an AUCP course designed to get students to actively observe, analyze and participate in their study abroad environment, instead of simply watching from the sidelines.
An Excursion en Camargue – The Heart of Provence
Led by ‘Provence Through Literature and Film’ professor Marie-Anne Rossignol, AUCP students visited the wild west of Provence – La Camargue – a Springtime excursion highlighting the history and landscapes described in works by prolific Provençal authors Joseph d’Arbaud and Frédéric Mistral.
Why Do All AUCP Marseille Students Take Arabic?
In addition to all French-language study, AUCP Marseille students take a step further into the diverse culture of their host city, learning about the relationship between French and North African cultures. AUCP Marseille offers all levels of Arabic study, to further this learning and prepare students for their study tour in Fez, Morocco.
From Hong Kong to Marseille: Meet AUCP Student Jessica!
Today, we’d like you to meet Jessica, an French & Medieval studies major from Pomona College who is studying abroad this semester in Marseille. The « Meet an AUCP Student » series is part of an on-going series on Le Blog to show you how AUCP students, although they often share a common passion for the French language and culture, each have their own unique way of living with and like the French at the AUCP.
So, What Are AUCP Students Saying About Their Semester in Marseille?
Studying abroad with the AUCP in Marseille is a unique and rewarding experience – studies in French and Arabic in a diverse and vibrant city on the Mediterranean, a study tour in Morocco and much more … But don’t take it from us – see what past students have to say about studying abroad at AUCP Marseille.
AUCP Marseille Students Inspired in Fez, Morocco
AUCP Marseille students have just returned from their week-long study tour in Fez, Morocco. After finding their place within a French host family, Marseille students repeated the experience with a Moroccan family in Fez – getting a real feel for daily life in two worlds so diverse yet so intimately linked.
How Learning French Can Make You A Better Person
Learning French can literally make you a better person. How is that even possible? We’ll tell you.
Fall 2016 Application Deadline Extended
Good news for late-comers! The AUCP has extended the Fall 2016 application deadline! Applicants now have until April 15th to apply!
How French Can Make You More Money
What’s the ROI on learning French? We’ll tell you.
Connect with Lilli Engle at the Forum!
AUCP Founding Director Lilli Engle and Resident Advisor Nitin Beeharry will be at the Forum on Education Abroad (April 6-8, 2016 in Atlanta, GA). Be sure not to miss Lilli’s conference session : The Measure of Success – Preserving Transformational Education in Democratized Study Abroad
3 Ways French Can Get You Your Dream Job
French class is not just for French literature nuts. Speaking French can give you a serious leg-up in today’s global job market, and it just might get you your dream job.
Meet AUCP Student Colleen!
Today, we’d like you to meet Colleen, an French & English major from Providence College. The « Meet an AUCP Student » series is part of an on-going series on Le Blog to show you how AUCP students, although they often share a common passion for the French language and culture, each have their own unique way of living with and like the French at the AUCP.
La Semaine de la Francophonie
It’s La Semaine de la Francophonie! We’re celebrating la Francophonie this week – learn more about French, France and the Francophone world here.
How Learning French Can Make You Measurably Smarter
Getting your best chance at fluency is not only possible, but it’s proven to pay off in the long run. Learning a second language at any age can actually make you measurably smarter.
Can Learning French Change Your Life?
At the AUCP, we’re committed to foreign language fluency, and that’s why, in celebration of the Semaine de la Francophonie, we’re launching a series of blog posts highlighting why learning a foreign language is simply a necessity in today’s world. From increased earning power, personal fulfillment, international communication, job marketability and cognitive superiority, French fluency gives students a leg up in today’s competitive global world.
French Music Roundup #1
French music is much more than accordeons and Edith Piaf (I mean, we love Edith Piaf too). But music is one of the most fun ways to work on French skills – so here is a smattering of French songs by French musicians that you could hear on the radio today.
M is for Mère d’Accueil
GWU student Caroline writes, in French, about her host mother whose name she shares, Caroline. The abécedaire assignment is from Provence through Literature & Films, an AUCP course designed to get students to actively observe, analyze and participate in their study abroad environment, instead of simply watching from the sidelines.
10 Super-Hard French Tongue Twisters
How do you say tongue twister in French? Virelangue, or literally, turn of the tongue! Try out your French pronunciation with these perfectly absurd alliterative phrases, the French equivalent of « She sells seashells on the seashore »!
From a Fraternity to France: Meet AUCP Student Ryan!
Today, we’d like you to meet Ryan, an French & Interantional Business major from Linfield College who is studying abroad for the entire academic year. The « Meet an AUCP Student » series is part of an on-going series on Le Blog to show you how AUCP students, although they often share a common passion for the French language and culture, each have their own unique way of living with and like the French at the AUCP.
La Langue Française, in Slang
Learning French? A challenge. Learning French slang, in Marseille? Uncharted territory. Do you know the French equivalent of brb? lol? As part of AUCP Le Blog’s section on the written work that students produce in class, GWU student Lacy writes about learning the French language and the linguistic intricacies of ‘langage familier’, text messaging and slang.
Meet AUCP Student Annalise!
Today, we’d like you to meet Annalise, a French & Psychology major from Fordham University. The « Meet an AUCP Student » series is part of an on-going series on Le Blog to show you how AUCP students, although they often share a common passion for the French language and culture, each have their own unique way of living with and like the French at the AUCP.
Tomate Farcie à la Ratatouille
Slowly but surely, winter is on it’s way out. In anticipation of the Spring and Summer, so get some good French practice while cooking and test your hand at this Provençal dish chock-full of summery vegetables.
So, What’s an IDI?
Most impressively, AUCP students average 16.79 points of progress on the IDI (as opposed to the 1.28 points of progress recorded by 60 other programs tested in the Georgetown Study). But wait, what’s an IDI?
Understanding Achievable Progress
At the AUCP, we talk about achievable progress a lot. But what is achievable progress, and why is it such a great way to measure progress, both linguistically and culturally? Click here to find out why achievable progress is important, and what it means!
What’s a TEF?
The AUCP has been assessing language acquisition since 2000. But how? Using the TEF – or the Test d’Evaluation de Français. But what is the test, how does it measure linguistic competence, and why is it important? We break it down for you.
Summer 2016 Application Deadline Extended
Good news for late-comers! The AUCP has extended the Summer 2016 deadline! Express your interest today and get until March15th to complete your application!
Risotto de Petit Epeautre de Sault aux Jus de Gambas
A risotto unlike any other! With this ancient, local and good-for-you grain and a homemade shrimp bisque, this recipe is sure to impress. Brush off your French and see if you can follow along!
9 Excellent Reasons to Spend Your Summer Abroad in the South of France
As if you needed much convicing…here are 9 reasons why studying abroad in the south of France with the AUCP is the perfect way to spend your Summer.
Esprit sans pareil
This evocative collage of the Fez medina was written in French by Théa Klement, AUCP Marseille Fall 2015 student from Oberlin College. Through the colors, the heady fragrances, the vibrant crowds, Théa captures the unparalleled spirit of the ancient medina.
An Abécédaire of Provence
One of our most emblematic student projects is the « abécédaire » collection of short texts written by our students in French. Le Blog will be publishing excerpts from the « abécédaire » in the « En Français Dans le Texte » section that shows off student writing in French. But first, what’s an abécédaire?
Abécédaire : E pour Eté
E pour été, or S for summer. Ryan Morgan, AUCP Fall 2015 student from Linfield College, wrote this charming piece in French for the « abécédaire » class assignment. Old stereotypes give way to authentic observations and local encounters…
Welcome Spring Students!
Last week, AUCP welcomed its new group of students for our Spring semester. Orientation, French evaluations, city visits, and intensive French review fill the students’ first week in France.
Art, Cinema & Theater Students Show Off Their Talents – in French!
AUCP Theater, Cinema and Art students showed off their talents at the AUCP Soirée Jeunes Talents, in the presence of their classmates, host families, and friends. Fire juggling, French Cinema, and contemporary theater, tout en français!
Even French Presidents Mangle Metaphors
This week, Nicolas Sarkozy, France’s colorful ex-president, gave the country a good laugh and made the buzz on French social media by incorrectly quoting an obscure French expression, mixing rhubarb and salad. Say what ? Read this week’s « En Français Dans le Texte » blog post to find out what the fun was all about…
Fès, Une Ville de Contradictions
This week’s « En Français Dans le Texte » is an excerpt from a text written by GWU student Audrey Hickcox, who just got back from a week in Fès, Morocco.
AUCP Marseille Students In Fez, Morocco
AUCP Marseille students have just returned from their week-long study tour in Fez, Morocco. This year’s trip took place just days after the attacks in Paris, but given the choice of going or not, our Marseille students took advantage of this stellar opportunity to learn and conquer fear. Pictures, here!
Rachael on Fighting Fear & Islamophobia: AUCP Alumni Guest Post
Many AUCP alumni were deeply affected by the November 13th terrorists attacks in Paris. An attack on the values of a country they hold so dear. Linfield College student and AUCP alumna Rachael Conway wrote this post, demonstrating what it truly means to be a Global Citizen.