Ideally everyone should have an opportunity to study abroad. For a student of French & Francophone Studies, living, studying, and working in a French-speaking country is a transformative experience.

Learning French isn’t just about memorizing words—it’s about understanding the culture, etiquette, and smart ways to practice. From greeting shopkeepers to using the right digital tools, small changes ...

With more than two decades of experience in higher education, cultural criticism and politics, Horacio Sierra's writing and public speaking aims to demystify higher education and promote the ...

The French and Francophone Studies Program encourages students to study abroad in a French-speaking country for a few weeks during the summer after your first year, and then for one or two semesters ...

Learning a foreign language requires more than a mastery of conjugation—by immersing yourself in another culture, you can develop global skills that are indispensable in today’s modern workforce. The ...

Learning French today blends proven study habits, immersive cultural experiences, and innovative language apps. Learners can match their goals and lifestyles with tools ranging from AI conversation ...

The Department of World Languages and Literatures offers a minor, major, dual degrees and a master's degree with specialization in French. These degrees provide students with French language skills, ...

It wasn’t the croissants that drew Fiona Bates to do a BYU internship in France two summers ago — it was the chance to use her French speaking skills to connect with others different from her. Working ...

Upon arrival at William & Mary most students should take a placement test to assess their French language skills. This placement test does not count for a grade and no academic credits are awarded, ...

Many of us have entertained the idea of expanding our horizons. Learning a foreign language is an obvious option. It’s one that I would personally endorse: My individual circumstances were such that, ...

Studying abroad is a vital part of learning a language and developing cross-cultural skills and mobility. Click on the + plus signs below to learn more. Every year, we send students across the globe ...