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France, Lyon
Oregon students have long enjoyed
cosmopolitan Lyon as a study site
that boasts a rich history,picturesque vistas
along the Rhône and Saône rivers,
and an ideal location.
Nestled in the Rhône-Alps region of southeastern France,
Lyon is the nation’s second-largest city.
With a population exceeding one million
and in close proximity
to Switzerland and Italy, Lyon holds the status of a major
European cultural, research, and trade center.
Founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago,
Lyon is known for being the center of the silk industry
during the Renaissance and of the French
Resistance in World War II.
Experience the historic and contemporary vibrancy
of a city filled with museums,
theaters,monuments,and restaurants.
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Academic Program
The year-long Lyon exchange program is a unique opportunity to improve your French proficiency and expand your academic horizons through courses at any one of our four partner institutions. To ensure that you are properly prepared, the Oregon University System (OUS) requires that you attend a pre-departure orientation on May 19, 2007. This orientation will cover academic, administrative, financial and cultural information.
Upon arrival in Lyon, you will participate in a three-week orientation known as stage, an intensive cultural and linguistic course for which you will receive Oregon credit. During this time, your language skills will be evaluated to determine your placement level in the French language institute at Lyon II or Université Catholique or to confirm that you are ready for the direct exchange program. You can explore course offerings at the two French language institutes or the four participating universities at http://oregonabroad.ous.edu or through a list available in your campus international office. All classes are taught by faculty members of the university.
Depending on how many classes you take, you should receive approximately the same amount of credit for your year in Lyon as you would being a full-time student in Oregon. You will be registered at your home campus in the OUS (or at an OUS partner institution) and will receive credit from that institution. You should consult with your academic advisor and OUS Campus Contact to determine how coursework done in Lyon will integrate with your home campus curriculum requirements.
The Universities of Lyon
With over 100,000 students in the city, Lyon is an important educational center. Of the many institutions and Grandes Ecoles in Lyon, four universities participate in the Oregon exchange, providing opportunities for students with diverse majors to study in France: Lyon 1 (Claude Bernard), Lyon 2 (Lumière), Lyon 3 (Jean Moulin), and the Université Catholique.
Specialties of the universities include Humanities, Engineering, Medicine, Communications, Management/Economics, Political Science, Anthropology, Education, Urban Planning, Business, Law, Applied Languages, Philosophy, Exercise and Sports Science, and the Natural, Agricultural, and Social Sciences.
Housing
A number of different housing options are available during your year in Lyon. During the September stage, you will be housed in university dormitories, with a family or in an apartment you arranged for in advance. For the remainder of the year, you may be housed with a family, rent a room or studio apartment, share a larger apartment with a French or international roommate, or live in a dorm room.
On-site Support
While in Lyon, you will receive assistance in academic and personal matters from the Centre Oregon, staffed by a Resident Director, a program assistant, and a graduate teaching assistant. The Centre Oregon staff are responsible for assisting you with housing, providing academic advising, and facilitating your adjustment to the French university system and life in Lyon.
Important Dates
February 15, 2007 Application deadline
May 19, 2007 OUS Orientation
Late Aug /Early Sept. On-site orientation begins
Mid-Sept. Fall semester begins
Mid-Late Dec. Christmas break begins
Late Jan/Early Feb. Spring semester begins
Mid-Feb. Winter holiday
Mid-April Spring break
Late May to Mid-June Spring semester ends
Program Cost
The Oregon University System seeks to make the Lyon program as affordable and accessible as possible. For the current 2007-08 academic year, the program fee for resident undergraduates is $22,472 for the French Language Institute or $19,677 for the direct exchange program (regular university courses). The program fee for the Fall 2007 Business Option is $9,007.
Program costs for the 2008-09 academic year will be set in May 2008. Costs for non-resident and graduate students are higher.
The program fee includes:
‡ Academic and administrative fees
‡ Room and board allowance
‡ On-site support
‡ Orientation expenses
‡ Group field trip
‡ Health and accident insurance
The program fee does not include airfare, visa expenses, campus-based fees and personal expenses such as local transportation, textbooks, laundry, recreation (including continental travel), personal supplies and incidental expenses. See http://oregonabroad.ous.edu for an estimate of comprehensive costs.
Funding
You can finance your exchange in Lyon in
many ways. A listing of available local and national scholarships can be found at http://oregonabroad.ous.edu in addition to links to resources on your campus. Most forms of financial aid, such as grants or loans for which you are eligible on your home campus, may be applied to the program. Veterans’ benefits may also be applied. In addition, work-study positions at the Centre Oregon exist for eligible and qualified students.
Eligibility
The program is open to students from all fields of study. To be eligible, you must meet these minimum requirements by the time you participate:
‡ 45 credit hours or more (sophomore standing) with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 and
‡ 24 quarter hours (2 years) or more of college-level French (or the equivalent), with a GPA of 3.00 or higher. (Direct exchange students are expected to have three years of college-level French or the equivalent.)
You may obtain an application form and instructions from the international education office on your campus (see Campus Contacts) or at http://oregonabroad.ous.edu. Early application is encouraged.
Internship Option
You can earn academic credit and add a professional dimension to your time in France by doing an OUS IE3 Global Internship following your study abroad program.
Internships are available year round in a wide variety of industries and organizations. Individualized internships developed to match your interests and skills are also available.
Start planning your internship before you leave for Lyon! For more information, talk to your study abroad advisor or visit: http://ie3global.oregonstate.edu/ie3.
OUS Campus Contacts:
Eastern Oregon University
Miki Goodall
Study Abroad, Inlow Hall 113
La Grande, OR 97850
mgoodall@eou.edu
(541) 962-3237
Oregon Institute of Technology
Mark Clark or Julianne Murray
LRC 219 (Mark) or LRC 211 (Julianne)
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
clarkm@oit.edu or murrayj@oit.edu
(541) 885-1880 (Mark) or (541) 885-1677 (Julianne)
Oregon State University and
OUS International Programs Office
Leslie Lundborg or Laura Hampton
International Programs, Snell Hall 444
Corvallis, OR 97331
leslie.lundborg@ous.edu or laura.hampton@ous.edu
(541) 737-6465 or (541) 737-6470
Portland State University
Andrea Price
International Affairs, East Hall 101
632 SW Hall, P.O. Box 751, Portland, OR 97207
pricea@pdx.edu
(503) 725-5076
Southern Oregon University
Jennifer Yockey
International Programs, Stevenson Union 321
Ashland, OR 97520
yockeyj@sou.edu
(541) 552-6336
University of Oregon
Roger Adkins
International Programs, Oregon Hall 330
Eugene, OR 97403
radkins@uoregon.edu
(541) 346-3207
Western Oregon University
Michele V. Price
Study Abroad & International Exchanges, APS 501
Monmouth, OR 97361
studyabroad@wou.edu
(503) 838-8905
