France Semester with Lake Forest College

Cornell College and Lake Forest College offer an exciting collaborative program in Paris, France. Cornell students have a unique opportunity to attend the long-established fall semester program directed by Lake Forest, which includes intensive language instruction, an advanced seminar in French culture and civilization, and an internship within one of a wide variety of fields. Students are housed with French families, permitting daily immersion in everyday French language and life in the exciting capital city. Go to the Lake Forest website to get more detailed information.

Students must have junior/senior status, a B- average, proficiency in French, and a solid background in their major field. Cornell makes applying for and financing this program as easy as possible: students turn in their applications and supporting documents to the Cornell Registrar’s Office, which will verify information and forward them to Lake Forest. Students will pay Cornell their regular tuition and room and board fees using their regular financial aid (except for work study), and Cornell will pay the Lake Forest tuition, off campus room and board, and excursion fees. Students are responsible for the costs of their air fare, passport, visa ($100-150), international student ID ($22), health insurance while out of the country, lunches, and incidentals. Students earn four course credits if their performance is satisfactory.

HOW TO APPLY

Pick up an Off-campus Study application from Registrar, fill it out, and return it by November 10.
The Registrar's office will notify you by November 15 whether you are eligible to participate.
Cornell will forward this application to Lake Forest College, which will let you know by December 1 if you meet the initial criteria.
If so, go to the Lake Forest website. Download the application form, get the necessary letters of recommendation, write the essay, and return all application materials to Lake Forest by January 15.

Questions? Contact Diane Crowder (319-895-4345) or Devan Baty (319-895-4206).