Strasbourg
FIELD STUDY AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Strasbourg
Sharing a border with Germany, the region of Alsace and its capital, Strasbourg, have a richly layered identity. The city is home to EU institutions, a vibrant student population, and unique local traditions, making it a lively and approachable place to live.
The Strasbourg Field Study & Internship program is a semester abroad where students improve their French in practical settings, gain international work experience, and conduct research in their field.
The program at a glance:
• Six weeks of preparation in and out of the classroom.
• A twelve-week internship in any field, tailored to each student’s profile.
• Independent research based on students’ work in their host organizations.
• Support, structure, and guidance from IFE staff.
Housing
IFE finds affordable, French-speaking housing for students either in homestay families or residences for students and young professionals called foyers Meals are not included, however, kitchen access is available in all housing options.
WEEKS 1-6 • Understanding the context
All students take three interdisciplinary courses taught in French on major themes in French politics, history, culture, and sociology. Courses are a mix of lectures, seminars, and site visits.
Course I - French politics and the evolving state, since Napoleon.
Course II - France in the world since 1945.
Course III - French society: problems and prospects.
Group activities organized by IFE help students get to know the city and surrounding areas.
WEEKS
7-18 • Putting it into practice
Le Stage - students begin an internship specifically found to match their goals and academic background (28 hours/week).
Le Mémoire - with guidance from an academic advisor, students develop a research project based on their internship, culminating in a written paper.
Course IV - Globalization: historical, critical and French societal perspectives.
Academic credit
Course I - 3 credits
Course II - 3 credits
Course III - 3 credits
Course IV - 2 credits
Independent Research - 7 credits
