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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Welcome Fall Students!
Last week, the AUCP welcomed two new groups of students from America’s finest universities. Fall 2015 will be a semester of discovery, new relationships, and unparalleled learning. But above all, it will be très, très français !!
Here’s what Spring Students Are Saying About AUCP Study Abroad!
We said farewell to our class of Spring 2015 just last week. But before they said their last goodbyes to the South of France, we asked them to share their thoughts about their experience abroad.
Ever Dreamed of Rock Climbing in Provence?
Ever dreamed of rock climbing in Provence? Check out Maureen’s story: this lover of the outdoors got to continue her mountaineering passion while studying abroad, in French!
Recipe: Daube de Poulet Mauritienne
Students spent last Tuesday in the AUCP kitchen! French language partners joined in for an authentically Francophone home-made lunch in the garden. We’re sharing a recipe for a fabulous and unique Franco-Mauritian Daube de Poulet from Recettes de Famille, an AUCP student collection of French recipes shared with their host families.
Having a Ball or Interacting with French Students? Both!
Last Saturday, French university ‘Ecole Nationale des Arts et Métiers’ made its mark on student nightlife in Aix with its extravagant annual Costume Ball. AUCP students spent an evening out alongside their language partners at a soirée filled with clowns, tightrope walkers, mimes and more…
Recipe: Quiche Provençale
Students spent last Tuesday in the AUCP kitchen making all kinds of quiches! French language partners joined in for an authentically French home-made lunch in the garden. We’re sharing a recipe for a fabulous quiche Provençal from Recettes de Famille, an AUCP student collection of the favorite dishes they shared while living with their French host family.
Meet an AUCP Alum: Sophia
Now that you’re familiar with our “Meet an AUCP Student” series, check out the “Meet an AUCP Alum” series! First up is Sophia Carter, a George Washington University graduate now studying law at Duke University. Looking back on her Spring 2010 semester in Aix, Sophia discusses the value of the French language, teaching English in France and her favorite memories from her AUCP Study Abroad experience.
Meet AUCP Student Kaitlin!
Our Meet an AUCP Study Abroad student series continues with Kaitlin, a full-year student and French major/Anthropology minor from Colby College. She shares about FOMO, confesses about her non-existent dancing skills, and gives insight into what it’s really like living abroad for a year.
Meet AUCP Student Lars!
Our Meet an AUCP Student series continues with Lars, a Grinnell College student studying in Marseille. Lars shares about his love of languages, playing basketball in France, his week in Morocco and living in Marseille. Read on to learn more!
7 Reasons Why French Language Partners Are The BEST
What’s so good about a language partner? Language partners let AUCP students see what life is really like as a French student or young person, but that’s not all, here are 7 more reasons why language partners are the best!
AUCP Fall Student’s Favorite Parts of Study Abroad
We asked AUCP students about their favorite experiences of the semester. This is what they had to say.
Meet AUCP Student Sarah Elena!
Our Meet an AUCP Student series continues with Sarah Elena, an AUCP Marseille student. A Political Science & Environmental Studies major at Austin College, Sarah Elena shares about being a Francophile, fixing bikes in Marseille and riding camels in Morocco. Read on to learn more!
How to Make French Friends
Making French friends is often a shared goal of many American students that come abroad, but to some, going abroad can feel like Freshman year of college all over again: new faces, new people, new places, new culture, and on top of it, new language! It can all be pretty intimidating, so here are a few tips on how to Make French Friends a bit easier.
Meet AUCP Student Matt!
As part of our « Meet an AUCP Student » series, we introduce you to one of our Aix-en-Provence full-year students, Matt. A Comparative Literature and Philosophy major from Fordham University, Matt discusses his French language partners, his philosophy debate club, and his favorite class at the AUCP, Immigrant Identities in Contemporary France.
Meet AUCP Student Meghan!
AUCP students have a lot in common. But while they share a lot, each one is unique. Today, we’d like you to meet Meghan, a French major from Ursinus College. This is the first of an on-going series on Le Blog designed to introduce you to current AUCP students, and to show you how, despite their many similarities, they each have their own unique way of living with and like the French at the AUCP.
Welcome Fall Students!
This week AUCP welcomes its new group of students for our Fall semester. All come with a minimum of high-intermediate French from the some of the …
8 Tips for Dating in France
What do to if you meet a belle or beau in France? How do you navigate the muddy waters of dating the French? Let us help!
Portrait of an AUCP Student
What does an AUCP student look like? Or rather, what does an AUCP student do that sets him or her apart from the rest? Meet an AUCP student, here.
Les Calanques of Cassis
AUCP students took advantage of some perfect Provençal weather, visiting the Mediterranean beach town of Cassis last Saturday on a visit led by the…
Meet Christophe! (and Mélanie, Cyril, Pierre…)
Students abroad often complain that they don’t have enough opportunites to make friends outside the American student group. At the AUCP, by the end of their first week of study, students meet their language partners…
All in French!
The 5 Point “All in French » Language Charter is an integral part of the AUCP full-French immersion programs.
Tout en Français!
The AUCP Summer progam is designed to enable and encourage students to improve their French both inside and outside the classroom.