For More Information Contact

Department of Agriculture
Illinois State University
132 Ropp Agriculture Building
Campus Box 5020, Normal, IL 61790
Phone: (309) 438-8091

Study in France

June 2 - June 27, 2008

Study international agriculture, agribusiness, or horticulture at Ecole Superieure d' Agriculture in Angers, the gateway to the Loire Valley, for four weeks.

The agriculture of this area is varied with a wide range of animal and crop production. In addition to regular classes and field trips, participants specialize during the fourth week in agriculture, agribusiness, horticulture or international marketing and finance with an opportunity to meet with French farmers and agribusiness representatives. Instruction is in English.

Participants will also have time to explore the magic of Paris.

Study agriculture, agribusiness, & horticulture in France during four-weeks of summer in 2008!

A young city full of life and inspiration
Several higher level institutions are located in the heart of the city
Situated conveniently between Paris and the Atlantic coast
Paris is only 90 minutes away on the TGV (high speed train)
Study at Ecole Superieure d' Agriculture
The agriculture of this area is varied with a wide range of animal and crop production

Academic Program:

A four week program to receive six credit hours
Students may choose from the following classes: sections of AGR 289.21: Introduction to International Agriculture-a focus on France; IDS 133.05: French History, Culture, and Civilization (Outer-Core/Humanities), and INB 245.12: Business Studies Abroad (France)
Students will attend regular classes and field trips
Participants will specialize during the fourth week in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or Horticulture with an opportunity to meet with French farmers and agribusiness persons
Instruction will be in English
Here is more information about the 2008 program. http://foreigner.groupe-esa.com/article456.html

Application Forms

French Exchange Program Scholarship Application (doc): We have four scholarships in the amount of $500 available to students majoring in agriculture at the Illinois State University who are participating in the French Exchange Program.
Study Abroad Application Form (pdf) for Illinois State students.
Information for Non-ISU Students