The following descriptions have been provided by the Kalamazoo College Center for International Programs.

Strasbourg, France

Long-Term

The Strasbourg program is designed for students at the intermediate level of French who wish to continue their French language study in an environment supportive of students learning French. Upon taking a placement test on arrival, you will enroll in French language and culture classes organized for international students. The program includes a course on European Institutions. The class includes an overview of political science, social and economic institutions, and structures of the European Union supplemented with visits to some of the many EU offices located in Strasbourg.

Strasbourg is the seventh largest city in France with a population of 490,000 people, including its suburbs. Located minutes from the French/German border in the region of Alsace, the city attracts many visitors because of its central location in Western Europe, its importance in the international political arena, and because of its famous Christmas market.

Students live with a local family, typically within walking distance of class. Strasbourg is a very walkable city and most students find everything they need within walking distance. One of the highlights is an excursion to Paris, which includes a visit to the Paris Opera and several traditional French meals. Centrally located in Europe, students have many options to travel to other parts of France or the continent.

For more information about the long term Strasbourg program visit the K in Strasbourg, France LT page on the Kalamazoo College Hornet Passport.

Short Term

Students have the opportunity to improve the proficiency in French and get to know French culture and everyday life. A special emphasis on European Studies will introduce students to an overview of the political science, social and economic institutions, and structures of the European Union.

Students take language classes at the Institute International d’Etudes Françaises and will visit the European parliament and other institutions as part of the EU course. Due to K’s quarter schedule, students will be in classes with other K students (IIEF has a semester calendar and K students arrive close to the end of their spring semester).

Strasbourg is the seventh largest city in France with a population of 490,000 people, including its suburbs. Strasbourg is a very international city as it is home to the European Union Parliament and the Council of Europe. Located minutes from the French/German border in the region of Alsace, the city attracts many visitors because of its central location in Western Europe, its importance in the international political arena, and because of its famous Christmas market.

Students have the option of living in a local homestay or living in a dorm. Strasbourg is a very walkable city and most students find everything they need within walking distance. One of the highlights is an excursion to Paris, which includes a visit to the Paris Opera and several traditional French meals. Centrally located in Europe, students have many options to travel to other parts of France or the continent.

For more information about the short term Strasbourg program visit the K in Strasbourg, France SL page on the Kalamazoo College Hornet Passport.

Dakar, Sénégal

The Sénégal program offers opportunities to observe, first-hand, emerging trends and practices in business, government, political and educational sectors of a West African country. This program allows you to continue your study of French within the context of West Africa.

Dakar is the capital and largest city of Sénégal. It’s location along the western edge of Africa has enabled it to grow into a major regional port. It is a cosmopolitan city and one of the major commercial, cultural, political and social centers in Africa where cinema, restaurants, beaches, markets, galleries, sports, and museums abound. Sénégal is often considered a model of stable government and, to some extent, economy for nations in the region.

For more information about the long term Senegal program visit the K in Dakar, Sénégal page on the Kalamazoo College Hornet Passport.