Youth Development & Psychology in France
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About this Program
Live and study in Montpellier, one of France’s fastest growing cities and an emerging cultural and educational center. Within easy reach of both mountains and the Mediterranean, and home to 100,000 university students, it is a young, vibrant city with a centuries-old history of intellectual advances and social tolerance. Montpellier is the ideal place for you to experience French culture.
This program provides an exceptional opportunity to study resilience in young populations through a course co-created by a University of Minnesota Developmental Psychology professor and a French psychologist, who will teach the core course focused on resilience. You will participate in a cohort program based at our program center while engaging with the local community through community engagement work. By the end of the program, you will have gained a deep, intercultural perspective on trauma, immigration, and other global issues that affect children and youth.
Program Highlights
- When you study at the CEA CAPA Paris Center, you will take elective courses in English along with optional French language courses in a program designed for American students. Study center programs typically provide less exposure to local students and follow a more American-style curriculum than local universities. This program is ideal if you are not fully comfortable with complete immersion or prefer more personalized support while abroad. If you want to focus on French language acquisition, you can take courses at the Institute Catholique de Paris, giving you the opportunity to experience a hybrid program by studying on a French university campus. Keep in mind that some support systems commonly found in U.S. higher education may not be available at the Institute Catholique de Paris. University of Minnesota supports you with pre-departure advising & support, visa-related support, airport reception, onsite orientation, onsite staff support, 24/7 emergency assistance, comprehensive global medical insurance, housing & meals, cultural activities, excursions, personal and professional development, and optional flight assistance.
Level of Immersion
Language(s) of Instruction:
- English
- French
Features
- Courses with Study Abroad Students
- No Language Pre-Requisites
- Study Center Program
- Internship Opportunities
- Community Engagement
Housing Abroad
- Students arrange and pay for housing directly through the Global Partner or its housing provider. See the Budget Worksheet for estimated housing costs. Available housing options:
- Apartment; Dorm; Homestay
Program Dates
- Fall Semester: late August to mid-December
- Spring Semester: mid-January to late-May
Housing at Seattle University
Moving can be both costly and stressful, but careful planning can help minimize both. Start by creating a housing plan for before and after your study abroad experience to avoid the pressure of continuing to pay for rent at home. Program fees typically cover housing abroad, so if you expect to incur additional domestic rent expenses, be sure to include these in your budget. If possible, consider staying with family or friends temporarily before you depart or when you return to save on costs.
Housing Residence Life
Education Abroad typically recommends considering Seattle University on-campus housing for when students return from their programs, as Housing Residence Life staff are able to support students in securing housing, while adhering to student preferenceas best as they can.
Housing Application
Check the Housing Portal for more specific dates
- Winter Quarter Housing applications open in November
- Spring Quarter Housing applications open in February
- Fall Quarter Housing applications open in May