Category: France (High School)

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Application Deadline:
November 7, 2022

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Course Dates: January 16 – May 5, 2023
Travel Dates: March 12 – 20, 2023

This program is open to High School students currently in the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades in SPC’s dual enrollment, early college and Collegiate High Schools programs.

A little ‘bonjour’ goes a long way! Join SPC faculty for an amazing and educational trip to France.

We will tour of the Latin Quarter, so named because the language was once commonly spoken by the Sorbonne students that populated the area. Enjoy the Château de Chambord and admire the Renaissance-style architecture of this 16th century marvel where the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo were stored for safe keeping during World War II.

Explore the tomb of Jacques Cartier. Visit and dine at a troglodyte cave dwelling, a subterranean grotto still used today as chapels, bakeries, wine cellars, and more.

Available courses – Students must enroll in at least one course from the list below. If desired, students may enroll in both courses, for a total of 4 credits. Note: Please talk to an advisor to ensure you have met all college enrollment requirements AND course prerequisites.

Professor: Earl Fratus

  • INR 2002H – International Relations, Honors- 3 credits (Course #2296)

Professor: Kelly Rich

  • IDH 2634H – Service Learning, Honors – 1 credit (Course #2295)

Lead faculty contacts
After you submit the application online, we will review your application and e-mail you with details of scheduling your interview with the France program lead faculty, Earl Fratus (727) 394-6045.

Other SPC Study Abroad programs
Learn more about other Study Abroad countries where SPC students have made their mark.

Student Study Abroad Blog – For a taste of what it’s like to study abroad, read posts from other SPC students below.

SPC France Study Abroad: Comparing and Contrasting American and French Culture

The United States and France are contrasting cultures yet embody similar sentiments that are highly valued in both countries. Here are some things I learned from going into lengthy conversations with French citizens. In France, children are raised with caution and to be aware of their surroundings. A result of that is that they tend … Continue reading SPC France Study Abroad: Comparing and Contrasting American and French Culture

Lectures on-site in France! by Alyssa D’Aiello

It’s already the 16th and although the program is coming to a close, we still have much to see.  Today was one of our later starting days, but I still had trouble waking up.  Maybe it’s still jet lag or maybe the fact that we’ve been walking about 10 miles a day. While heading to … Continue reading Lectures on-site in France! by Alyssa D’Aiello