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CIEE College Study Abroad in Rennes, France

Name: CIEE College Study Abroad in Rennes, France
Brand: CIEE
SKU: 268316
Rating: 4.9 (10 reviews)

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Location

France
- Rennes

Term

Fall, Spring, Summer

Subject Areas

Archaeology Architecture Art History Classical Studies Creative Writing Cultural Studies Economics Education English European Studies Film Gender Studies Geography Geology History Information Technology International Relations Literature Mathematics Philosophy Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Service Learning Sociology Sustainable Development Theater +17

Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships

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Program Type

Provider

Degree Level

Bachelors

Housing

Apartment Host Family

Language

English

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You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE! Our high-quality programs include tuition, housing, on-site airport pick-up, field trips and cultural activities, 24/7 on-site professional staff, and automatic iNext insurance. There are no hidden charges or surprises when you arrive, and scholarships opportunities are available!

What's Included

Accommodation Some Activities Classes Some Meals Travel Insurance

Last Updated: Jun 05, 2024

Last Reviewed: Jul 26, 2024

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About Program

The capital of Brittany is one of the country’s most livable cities and a major center for France’s growing tech industry. It’s also one of the country’s most festive cities with an abundance of arts, culture, and musical events.

Located just an hour and a half west of Paris by train and an hour from the sea, Rennes is known for its technology and dynamic economy. The city is consistently rated as one of the best places to live in France and provides study abroad students the opportunity to learn the distinct Celtic traditions particular to this region of France.

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Program Highlights

CIEE Rennes is located at the Université Rennes 2, one mile northwest of downtown and just an 8-minute metro ride from the historic center.
Past excursions and activities include a tour of Mont Saint-Michel, and tours of historic castles of the Loire Valley including Amboise - where Leonardo da Vinci is buried.
Students can give back to the host community by helping French children with their English at the Franco-American Institute, and/or keeping elders company in a local retirement home.

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CIEE Rennes Summer Program

Improve your French while discovering the historical culture and broad heritage of Brittany this summer. Explore cafés and stone roads, experience the vibrant nightlife and enjoy the "Festival des Tombées de la Nuit," in July that packs the streets with people enjoying meals in outdoor cafes and free entertainment.

CIEE Rennes Semester Program

This immersion program is geared for students with intermediate to advanced-level French skills who want to perfect these skills and improve their knowledge of French culture and society with a combination of French language and content courses.

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Housing 4.7
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I loved the Rennes Program through CIEE. It was one of the most wonderful experiences I've had. The program was wonderful and I definitely improved my speaking, reading, and comprehension of the French Language. I was a part of home-stay and I loved my host parents they were very involved from taking me around town to some of their own events or even just helping me with my homework. I truly felt that I was a part of the family. In terms the the University Rennes 2 campus I was able to meet people from all over the world and learn so much from them and their own time here like where to go to eat or out dancing. I do recommend volunteering at the Franco-American Institute because it was a valuable way of meeting members of the city and you get to help them with their English. Overall I loved the program and the professors and the staff were very helpful and understanding. It was an unforgettable semester.

What would you improve about this program?

Maybe have a bus at the end of the program for students who leave right after the end to make it easier to get to the airport

I loved living in Rennes and studying abroad with CIEE. The University of Rennes 2 provided a variety of interesting classes with students from all around the world. CIEE was a wonderful program to study with. They provided a huge amount of support and made being abroad fun instead of a scary experience. They also provided excursions throughout the semester so we could explore different cities and customs of France. The other draw for this program, that I found, is being able to live with a host family. This opportunity really helps you improve your understanding of the French language and introduces you to a new look into French culture.

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Alumni Interviews

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Why did you choose this program?

This program was perfect for me because it would fulfill my credits needed for my French minor! I also needed to have a study abroad experience for my major so it got two things done at once!

Not only was this perfect academically, but it was perfect for me personally. I love to travel and Europe was definitely on my list of places to visit!

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

I had help all along the way! I never really struggled with the process because both the program runners and my university were helpful. My advisor for my major and my advisor for study abroad were both so helpful. I also had a friend who did the program previously and she was really helpful with the application!

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

I think the only thing I wish I would have known was how hot it got. For some reason, I had assumed it would be as brisk as it was in the beginning of the program and realized about halfway through that it really does get hot in the summer! Advice for others would be to do your research! Learn how to be respectable in your surroundings and prepare yourself for things that may shock you (good and bad). Traveling overseas is always nerve-wracking, but once you get comfortable, it flies by so smoothly. Also, do not be afraid to put yourself out there. I have made some amazing friends in the program!

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

An average day would consist of waking up in the morning and getting ready for the day. Then, eating breakfast before getting on a public bus to go to school. I start classes at 9 and work until lunch (we do have a tiny break in between 9 and 12). I go to lunch with my friends for an hour and then, depending on what day of the week it is, either go to class again until 2:30 or do an activity with the group until 3.

After classes, I usually hang out with my friends and go to a café or patisserie. Then, I'd head home and do homework and wait for dinner (France eats dinner later than in America). Finally, I get ready for bed, sleep, and repeat!

Of course, there are things that change day to day but typically this is what I do.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear was not making any friends. I had already had friends from my university attending, but I was afraid I wasn't going to branch out. I overcame it by just being myself and talking to people around me. I always feel like I should wait until others approach me, but this study abroad experience has taught me to be more forward and comfortable.

Is the French food as good as people say it is?

Yes, it is! French food is so good! I think the thing I like the most about French cuisine, is that it is always fresh. The fruits and vegetables are always so fresh and current. Also, their cheese is so good - well, the ones that I have tried are! (There are over 365 types of cheeses, so I didn't get a chance to try them all, haha!) Bread and cheese are, of course, a necessity. The desserts are as good and fancy as I had assumed they would be!

France knows food. I may not agree with believing stereotypes, but they have that on lockdown!

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