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UNIVERSITÉ
DES SCIENCES HUMAINES: STRASBOURG II
Strasbourg, France
Location
and Facilities:
Strasbourg,
the capital of Alsace, is a river port and border town (the
heart of the old city is on an island at the junction of
the Bas-Rhin and the Rhine which separate France and Germany). The city
has been economically and politically important since Roman
times. Today, its identity is French, but the German language,
art, food and culture are everywhere evident. Its political
demeanor and its lively and cosmopolitan museums, theaters
and music, are those befitting the seat of the new European
Parliament.
Academic Program:
Founded in 1538, the Université de
Strasbourg is one of France's larger universities.
Holy Cross has an agreement of cooperation with the Faculté
des Sciences Humaines (Strasbourg II Marc Bloch) under whose roof
the traditional courses in the liberal arts may be pursued.
Especially qualified Political Science majors can obtain
permission to take certain courses at the prestigious
Robert Schuman Institute. In addition, the college has
partnered with the Centre
International d'Etudes de Langues (CIEL) in Strasbourg to provide
a language reinforcement program which focuses on oral
and written skills, and offers practical support in meeting
French academic conventions (types of university assignments
encountered; the forms of French written and oral exams;
note taking, etc.).
In addition to these 4 weeks of preparatory, intensive training in language and culture, students register for one course at
CIEL throughout the year to augment their language acquisition.
Academic Calendar.
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Pre-University
Language
Centre International D'Etude de Langues (CIEL)
The Holy Cross program in Strasbourg includes
a four- week pre-university year intensive language
and culture course at the reputable CIEL. CIEL is located in Strasbourg at the Chaber of Commerce. During the Pre-university program students will live with their academic year host families.
Special
notes: September Language Program courses will
be recorded as 'overloads' and may not be used to
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Course
Load:
Three University courses and one CIEL course per semester are the equivalent
of 8 Holy Cross courses.
Courses taken so far at Strasbourg for Holy Cross credit
Independent Cultural Immersion Project (ICIP): Successful completion of the ICIP, in addition to the required course load, is necessary.
October
Orientation:
The academic advisors provide orientation to the structure of
the University; advise and guide through course registration,
and introduce University facilities. The housing director oversees
official formalities. CIEL organizes a day trip to points of
interest in Alsace.
Living
Arrangements:
All Holy Cross students are placed in families in Strasbourg
within walking or short commuting (bus) distance from the University.
Breakfast and supper are taken with the family, Sunday excepted;
lunch (the main meal) is available at very reasonable prices
at University restaurants.
Visas:
All students who are studying abroad in France are required
to obtain a Student Visa prior to departure. The process can
be time consuming, and you should begin assembling the necessary
documents as soon as you are accepted. You must first register online at campusfrance.org. Once you receive confirmation that your registration has been accepted, you can then begin the application process.
In order to obtain your visa you must present your
documents in person at the Consulate General of France which has jurisdiction over the state in which you permanently reside.
For information on how to obtain a full year Visa, students
should contact the Consulate which serves the where they permanently
reside. For a list of the Consulate nearest to your home click here.
Study Abroad Contact Person:
Jacqueline Mourot - Assistant Director
Information
about Strasbourg:
- Official Site for the City of Strasbourg
- Pictures of Strasbourg
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