France (Paris) Spring Semester Exchange Program
Sciences Po
- Deadline for Spring 2013 Application: Monday, October 1, 2012
The Missouri School of Journalism has a newly established undergraduate English-speaking journalism program to offer students at Sciences Po in Paris, France. Students are able to live and study in one of Europe's finest cities and one of France's finest institutions of higher education.
Experience the French journalism system and culture through a variety of courses that will apply directly to your degree at MU. In addition, students will take a French language course to help them further embrace and explore the culture and all the program has to offer. Students applying to this program should have some French language skills.
Area
The epicenter of French life and culture, Paris has much more to offer than just Jerry Lewis and croissants. Picturesque bridges lead visitors across the river Seine, connecting famous sites like the Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower. Strolling among the cobbled streets and the world renowned landmarks that litter the city, visitors are likely to find cafes, parks and an array of shops and boutiques that sell everything from Eiffel Tower key chains to priceless paintings. With a myriad of over ten national and international newspaper publications, visitors and locals alike will be able to enjoy a good read while enjoying the cafes and a bit of people watching.
Eligibility
Students with a minimum of 3.0 GPA who are admitted to their sequence are eligible for admission to a study abroad exchange program. Students with slightly lower GPA may be considered if their journalism GPA is above 3.0. All students must be in good academic standing. Students must have a sufficient command and understanding of the host language. Typically, students participating in this program have had a 3000-level French course.
Course Credit
This program allows you to earn up to 15 hours of credit: a combination of journalism elective, political science, or French credits. Course credit transfers to MU, but your grades will not appear on your MU transcript and are not figured into your GPA. Although you are guaranteed to receive credit for successfully completed courses, you must work with your advisors to get pre-approval for how the courses you take might fulfill specific degree requirements. As part of your pre-departure preparation, you will need to look up what courses are available on the program, have them evaluated by International Admissions, and then arrange to meet with your academic advisor to get pre-approval for the courses you wish to take.
Students on this program will take journalism, European affairs, French politics, and language courses, as well as participate in journalism workshops led by professional French journalists.
For more details about the host institution program, visit the program description page on the Sciences Po website.
Students with a minimum of 3.0 GPA who are admitted to their sequence are eligible for admission to a study abroad exchange program. Students with slightly lower GPA may be considered if their journalism GPA is above 3.0. All students must be in good academic standing. Students must have a sufficient command and understanding of the host language. Typically, students participating in this program have had a 3000-level French course.
Course Credit
This program allows you to earn up to 15 hours of credit: a combination of journalism elective, political science, or French credits. Course credit transfers to MU, but your grades will not appear on your MU transcript and are not figured into your GPA. Although you are guaranteed to receive credit for successfully completed courses, you must work with your advisors to get pre-approval for how the courses you take might fulfill specific degree requirements. As part of your pre-departure preparation, you will need to look up what courses are available on the program, have them evaluated by International Admissions, and then arrange to meet with your academic advisor to get pre-approval for the courses you wish to take.
Students on this program will take journalism, European affairs, French politics, and language courses, as well as participate in journalism workshops led by professional French journalists.
For more details about the host institution program, visit the program description page on the Sciences Po website.
Costs
MU attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable for you. Generally, study abroad experiences cost a bit more than credits taken on-campus at MU, but include new experiences, cultures, languages, and often times housing, flight costs, and other program related costs. It's highly recommended that you outline a budget for yourself of what you would spend during a semester here at MU and compare it to study abroad costs. Because this is an exchange program, you will pay MU educational fees (12 hours) as if you were here on campus for the semester. In addition, you will also pay a $500 MU Study Abroad fee to cover MU orientation, ISIC card, administration, and assistance. Additional expenses to consider for this program include international airfare, personal transportation, insurance, on-site housing costs, and other miscellaneous expenses.
This program also has an optional three-day educational trip to Brussels scheduled during mid-term holidays. It features visits to European institutions, lectures by European experts and high-level EU technocrats, and meetings with members of the European Parliament. The trip aims to help students understand how the EU works on a day-to-day basis and give them an overall perspective of a European Community in transition. This optional trip will be at the expense of the students.
Please note that there are scholarships and other financial options available to you to help make study abroad part of your college experience!
MU attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable for you. Generally, study abroad experiences cost a bit more than credits taken on-campus at MU, but include new experiences, cultures, languages, and often times housing, flight costs, and other program related costs. It's highly recommended that you outline a budget for yourself of what you would spend during a semester here at MU and compare it to study abroad costs. Because this is an exchange program, you will pay MU educational fees (12 hours) as if you were here on campus for the semester. In addition, you will also pay a $500 MU Study Abroad fee to cover MU orientation, ISIC card, administration, and assistance. Additional expenses to consider for this program include international airfare, personal transportation, insurance, on-site housing costs, and other miscellaneous expenses.
This program also has an optional three-day educational trip to Brussels scheduled during mid-term holidays. It features visits to European institutions, lectures by European experts and high-level EU technocrats, and meetings with members of the European Parliament. The trip aims to help students understand how the EU works on a day-to-day basis and give them an overall perspective of a European Community in transition. This optional trip will be at the expense of the students.
Please note that there are scholarships and other financial options available to you to help make study abroad part of your college experience!
Estimated Program Costs for Undergraduates:
Total Program Cost Estimate:
Resident: $14,538.21 Non-Resident: $19,656.21
Costs on MU Bill:
Resident: $14,538.21 Non-Resident: $19,656.21
Costs on MU Bill:
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Missouri Resident (based on 12 credit hours):
Tuition and Educational Fees....................................$4,013.21 For specific fee information, visit the Cashier's website. Journalism Admin Fee................................................$1,250 MU Study Abroad Fee......................................................$75 HTH Student Health Insurance......................................$250 Total Cost for Missouri Resident.....................................$5,588.21 |
Missouri Non-Resident (based on 12 credit hours):
Tuition and Educational Fees....................................$9,131.21 For specific fee information, visit the Cashier's website. Journalism Admin Fee................................................$1,250 MU Study Abroad Fee......................................................$75 HTH Student Health Insurance......................................$250 Total Cost for Missouri Non-Resident..........................$10,706.21 |
Personal Cost Estimates:
Roundtrip Airfare...........................$1,300
Housing.........................................$4,500
Meals and Transportation..............$2,750
French Social Security Fee.................$200
Student Visa......................................$200
Total Additional Expenses...............$8,950 **This cost table reflects costs for 2011. Students should expect slight changes in 2012 costs.
Roundtrip Airfare...........................$1,300
Housing.........................................$4,500
Meals and Transportation..............$2,750
French Social Security Fee.................$200
Student Visa......................................$200
Total Additional Expenses...............$8,950 **This cost table reflects costs for 2011. Students should expect slight changes in 2012 costs.
Financial Aid
The financial aid you normally receive for your classes at MU is usually applicable. Additional grants, loans or scholarships may be available to offset the extra costs of studying abroad. Please meet with the advisor for study abroad financing at the MU Financial Aid Office (11 Jesse Hall) for more complete information: 573-882-7506.The School of Journalism offers need-based Travel Scholarships each semester. Applications are available on this Web site.
You can also apply for additional scholarships through the MU International Center in Memorial Union.
Housing
Students on this program must secure their own housing in off-campus student apartments or houses with native or other international students. The host university may provide you with tools for finding housing.
For information on how to apply for this program, please click here.
Contact MU Journalism Abroad
The financial aid you normally receive for your classes at MU is usually applicable. Additional grants, loans or scholarships may be available to offset the extra costs of studying abroad. Please meet with the advisor for study abroad financing at the MU Financial Aid Office (11 Jesse Hall) for more complete information: 573-882-7506.The School of Journalism offers need-based Travel Scholarships each semester. Applications are available on this Web site.
You can also apply for additional scholarships through the MU International Center in Memorial Union.
Housing
Students on this program must secure their own housing in off-campus student apartments or houses with native or other international students. The host university may provide you with tools for finding housing.
For information on how to apply for this program, please click here.
Contact MU Journalism Abroad
