A Note from the Editors
France Today and France-Amérique are proud to present the Travel Study Guide 2009, filled with the essential advice and information you need to survive and thrive on your trip to one of the most beautiful countries in the world… [ more » ]
HOW TO CHOOSE A PROGRAM
Determine your objectives
The key to a successful trip is determining your objectives and finding a good program to match. Here are the basic things to think about before you start looking at schools… [ more » ]
Important questions to ask
Once you’ve narrowed down the options, you’ll want to contact the schools. Amy Loth, on-site director of the Mount Holyoke College Study Abroad program in Montpellier, suggests some important questions to ask… [ more » ]
HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF IT
Before You Go
Once you have settled on your program, you can plan out some of the administrative necessities. We know it’s not as much fun, but your mind will be at ease when you arrive so you can concentrate on having a ball… [ more » ]
Listen Up!
There’s no better way to get ready for a trip to France than to brush up on your vocabulary by listening to the language. You can get a head start on your language classes by improving your listening skills with free audio and video podcasts... [ more » ]
While you're there
So you’ve done all your homework and packed your bags! Now you’re ready to go. How do you squeeze every last drop of fun from this beautiful country? [ more » ]
Culture shock!
What sorts of cultural differences will you face on arrival in France? It’s a recurrent question each year as new students take the big step for the first time. We asked a few experts to give readers their insights... [ more » ]
When you get back
Often one of the forgotten elements, the return home can influence the overall tone of the trip. We show you how to keep France and French in your life… [ more » ]
