It welcomes approximately 400 students each semester. The university buildings, used by both the foreign students and 10,000 French students, are only a ten-minute walk from downtown and the university restaurant. Classes range from 10-25 students. Lunches and other dinners are taken at the university restaurant and local restaurants. Host families may live in Angers or in nearby suburbs, which are served by the city bus system.
Many students regard their homestays as the most rewarding aspect of their foreign study experience.
Health Medical information is required of all students who have been accepted into the program. This information is considered confidential. On-Site Administration Nancy Murray of AHA International and the visiting NCSA professor direct the program, giving ready assistance to students with homestay, health and enculturation issues. Students normally carry coursework of 15-21 hours per week. Students wanting to improve their language ability before starting fall term can enroll in the September intensive course.