THE PROGRAM
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has partnered with University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) to offer students the opportunity to study French language and culture in Pau, France. The program is located at the University of Pau, situated about a mile and a half from the center of town. It features libraries, two dining halls, a café, several residence halls, and a variety of sports facilities. The university buildings all are relatively new and are much like those at U.S. colleges. More than 10,000 students are enrolled in the areas of humanities, sciences, polytechnic and business. The campus is well connected to the city by three bus lines. To learn more, visit the USAC site.

THE LOCATION 
In the Béarn region in southwestern France, Pau is a picturesque city of 100,000. It offers spectacular scenery, a temperate climate all year long, and a fantastic location near both the Pyrénées mountains and the Atlantic coast-- and only an hour away from Spain!

HOUSING & MEALS
You have two housing options in Pau: home-stays with a French family/host or university residence halls. Most USAC students opt to stay in homes. You will have an individual room, breakfast daily and two dinners each week. You may have your other meals at the university or make arrangements with your host to eat more often with them. The residence halls are located on campus. No meals are included under residence halls option. However, you can eat on campus or prepare simple meals in your room. For all students, the university restaurant provides a wide range of food options for a modest cost (~3 euros/meal).

ACADEMICS
To learn about eligibility requirements, academic offerings, and the academic calendar; click here:  Academics - Pau
 

COST
Below you will find more information on program costs: Academic Year 2013-2014 and Spring 2014

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STUDENT LIFE 
Since most Pau students choose to live with host families, the key to having an active life outside of classes is to be actively involved with your family!

STUDENT EXPERIENCE
I studied in Pau, France but my time here has been the part of my life where I have learned the most about myself. The memories I made here will be some of the best of my life. The value of learning another language or learning in another culture is unmeasurable because the learning experience far exceeds the classroom. -Britta

EXPLORE FRANCE!
USAC organizes three field trips in southern France each semester. These bus trips generally take place on weekends and are included in the program fees. In Spring 2013, the local excursions/field trips are to Bordeaux, the French Basque Country (St. Jean-Pied-de-Port), and Toulouse and Carcassonne. You also have the opportunity to participate in a field trip to Paris for an additional $550. For year-long students, the optional Paris trip occurs at the beginning of fall semester. For spring students, it is at the end of the spring semester.

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, read the application instructions on the How to Apply Page. Then return to this program brochure page, and click the 'apply now' button at the top of the page.