IFE Paris Field Studies & Internship Program
Northwestern Requirements
- Students must have completed at least 2 years or the equivalent of college level French; more is recommended.
- Students must enroll in a full load of courses as determined by IFE. All classes are small, taught just for IFE students (in French).
- Students who apply to this program must identify a faculty adviser at Northwestern for the internship and submit a Northwestern Internship Petition signed by this adviser and their school representative to the Study Abroad Office prior to departure. For more information, read our guidelines for completing an internship abroad for credit.
Program Requirements
Successful applicants combine the following qualifications:- A strong scholastic record (e.g. 3.0+ GPA) demonstrating the ability to assimilate large quantities of material, to think synthetically and analytically, and to carry out independent research.
- French language competency including: (1) the ability to present oneself and express ideas in French, (2) good reading and oral comprehension, (3) an intermediate level of written expressions.
- The personal and intellectual maturity to survive and to thrive in an intense, cross-cultural experience. Values, assumptions, and viewpoints may be called into question at the same time that a student is expected to respond to a work environment. Most IFE placements require the ability to work within a group structure with individuals who may well be quite different from the student and from those to whom the student is accustomed.
Additional Information
To see examples of the types of internships students have participated in during past semesters, visit the IFE website's profiles of student interns.
Students may combine a fall semester at IFE with a spring semester at Sciences Po on the Northwestern Exchange program. For more information, visit the Northwestern French Field Study Program page.
Housing
Apartments, foyers or homestays.Program Costs
Fall 2009: $19,585
This includes the estimated cost of tuition, room, board, books, transportation, personal expenses and SAAF. For the most current cost, contact the sponsoring organization.
Approximate Program Size
12-18 studentsApplication Requirements
Prior to receiving an application, all Northwestern students must complete the following steps:- Complete the mandatory Study Abroad 101 Quiz on Blackboard. Call 847-467-6400 or e-mail studyabroad@northwestern.edu (include your name and netID) to register for this quiz.
- After receiving a score of 90% or above, students can pick up the Northwestern Application for Permission to Study Abroad at the Study Abroad Office. This application it is not available online.
- An IFE program application. This application (and specified deadline) can be found on the IFE website.
- Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
