A stay with a French family is a delightful and rewarding experience of living in France. Homes are chosen carefully and reviewed each year. All housing arrangements are made for the academic year or semester. Students take their meals with their French family. The First French Friend program gives Institute students a real chance to have direct contact with French people of their own age.
Prices are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates and inflation.
Tuition waivers do not apply. Upon acceptance, the NIU study abroad office will send you information about group flight arrangements. You can get a variety of material on life in Provence from a library, a bookstore, any travel agent, or by writing to your local French Tourist Office or General Consulate. The application deadlines are June 1 for fall and November 1 for spring. This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between IAU, Northern Illinois University, and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.