The Department of French and Italian strongly encourages its students to join us in one of our life-changing study abroad experiences! Please visit our Study Abroad Guide and our FAQ pages for additional information.
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We encourage students to investigate different options including summer study and full-year study periods.
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The Italian program, aware of the importance of international study and experience, aims to assist its students in taking advantage of the growing opportunities for academic travel to Italy.
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MA and PHD candidates in French are eligible to spend and extended periods (usually one year) abroad through graduate student exchanges that our department maintains with the Université de Paris-X (Nanterre).
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Our Study Abroad Guide provides information and insights on academic requirements, financial costs, program options, and other key considerations.
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Answers to the most common questions regarding studying French or Italian abroad.
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View available resources for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for students considering studying abroad.