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IFE: PARIS FIELD STUDY AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

 

The Institute for Field Education (IFE) is a European non profit educational institute which runs semester-long study/intern abroad programs for advanced French language learners. IFE programs turn the European professional workplace into an effective learning space, a broad interface with another culture whereby students become fluent in French, deeply familiar with contemporary European societies, and more knowledgeable in their chosen field of study or work, gaining both know-how and comparative knowledge. In Paris, France's capital and center for business, technology, and art, students can intern in almost any field. The Paris Field Study and Internship program will provide students with historical and societal context to appreciate and thrive in this global city.

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Area(s) of Study

  • Advertising
  • Comparative Literature
  • International Business
  • Physics
  • Anthropology
  • Cultural Studies
  • International Relations And Gl
  • Psychology
  • Art Education
  • Economics
  • Law
  • Public Affairs
  • Art History
  • European Studies
  • Liberal Arts
  • Public Health
  • Biochemistry
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Radio-Television-Film
  • Biology
  • French
  • Mathematics
  • Religious Studies
  • Business Administration
  • French Civilization
  • Natural Sciences
  • Science
  • Business, Government, And Soci
  • Geography
  • Nutrition
  • Social Work
  • Communication
  • Government
  • Performance
  • Sociology
  • Communication And Leadership
  • Health And Society
  • Philosophy
  • Statistics
  • Communication Studies
  • Humanities
  • Physical Science
  • Women's And Gender Studies

Sponsored by IFE - a UT Affiliate

Academic Information

All courses and coursework are completed in French. The program is open to a broad range of academic majors. Program has three components: (1) 5 weeks of classroom teaching on European society and work environment, (2) 12-week full-time internship & field research in your academic area, and (3) a culminating research paper.

Faculty

Students can expect small lectures and group workshops for discussion, debate, press review, oral presentation, and site visits during the 5-week preparatory session. At the beginning of the internship period, each student is assigned a qualified research advisor with whom the student meets biweekly to choose and develop a research topic.

Language(s) of Instruction

French

Eligibility

Service Learning/Internship

  • Service Learning - No
  • Internship - Yes

Housing

There is no housing plan integral to the IFE program. However, IFE will help students 1)arrange a homestay, 2)reserve a place in an independent student residence or foyer, or 3)rent a private studio or apartment by providing resources for the search and possibly contacting landlords on students' behalf.

Open To

Students from all colleges and schools

Program Cost

Budgets below are samples, but include everything a student will need except money for extensive personal travel. The IFE program fee may vary depending on the Dollar/Euro conversation rate.

Dates:

- Spring
  • Program: January 16, 2025 to May 23, 2025
  • Instructional: January 16, 2025 to May 23, 2025
  • Final Deadline: October 15, 2024
- Fall
  • Program: August 16, 2024 to December 20, 2024
  • Instructional: August 16, 2024 to December 20, 2024
  • Final Deadline: April 10, 2024

Application Code

290082

Program Coordinator

Julia Pfeiffer

Additional Resources

Program Website
Internship
Peer Evaluations
Make an Appointment
List of Available Courses

Next Step

1) View mandatory advising videos Explore: Education Abroad 101 and Explore: France & Belgium. Attend a live Q&A if you have questions. 2) View Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! Videos and Q&A events found here: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising.

Program information above is subject to change