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AHA International in Angers

Term To Study: Spring 2015
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2014
Program Starts: Jan 05, 2015
Program Ends: May 01, 2015
Major 1: Anthropology & Archeology
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Major 2: History
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Major 3: Political Science & Government
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Major 4: Sociology
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Major 5: Foreign Language / Literature French
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Program Category: One-Country
Program Type: Provider
Link 1: AHA in Angers website
Link 2: Estimate of Costs
Program Locations: Angers
Contact Phone: 989-463-7247
Contact Name: Off-campus Study, Center For Student Opportunity
Contact Email: OffCampusStudies@alma.edu
What is Included: Participating students will be assessed the cost of the host program’s tuition, room and board. Students will not receive Alma aid (including tuition exchange benefits, where applicable) for the semester off-campus, though they will be eligible for an additional term of Alma aid if they choose to stay on campus for a 9th term. Students can use any federal and state aid for which they are eligible toward the off-campus program. In the absence of an Alma tuition charge, a Registration Fee of $500 will be assessed to help cover administrative costs associated with processes and oversight.

Language majors who are studying abroad to fulfill a language program requirement will have the option of being assessed Alma tuition and receiving Alma aid (at the level they receive for on-campus enrollment) for up to one semester off campus or the fee structure described above (including access to a 9th term of aid if it is unused due to the off-campus experience).

All program related fees other than tuition such as room, board, books, etc. that are invoiced to Alma College will also be added to the Alma College student account.
Estimated Costs: For a cost estimate of this program, select the link ESTIMATE OF COSTS above to go to the Alma College Off-Campus Study list of programs. Under the heading COST ESTIMATE, choose the term that interest you. If you decide to apply to the program, download this form and make an appointment with the Financial Aid Office for staff to review your financial aid options. As part of the Off-Campus Study application process, you will be directed to upload this form once you have met with Financial Aid.
Documents: 
aha france past courses.pdf
aha france faq.pdf
Program Description

This program is designed for French majors and minors, as well as students with no prior language experience who are interested in France and the Loire Valley. This program also appeals to students from many disciplines with courses in history, sociology, political science, French culture, and civilization. Students will study at the international language institute (CIDEF) of the Université Catholique de l'Ouest located near the city center, taking courses with U.S. and other international students A visiting U.S. faculty member also teaches two courses just for AHA participants, incorporating specially designed excursions in the surrounding region. Students will live with with a French family. Angers, home to a castle and churches dating back to the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, is a lively university community of more than 30,000 students.

GPA Requirement 2.5

The FAQ document attached contains helpful program related information specific to Alma College Students.

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Capital: Paris
Per-capita GDP: $ 35600
Size: 643801 km2
Time Zone: (GMT + 01:00 hour) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris

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