Program Offerings
ABS semester courses are offered to full time students, in which international undergraduate students attend classes with their ABS peers. Students at ABS are registered for 12 total academic credits. Students can take many of the ABS regular courses according to their needs however they are required to take one French Language course. Students desiring advanced French not offered by ABS, may take courses through a special arrangement at the Sorbonne for an additional fee. A limited number of internships are available in conjunction with this study abroad experience. Opportunities include working in companies or organizations in Paris and France. For additional information about internships please contact the Office of Global Education & Partnerships.
ABS Offers Semester Business Courses in:
Accounting, Management, Business Law, International Business, Business Ethics, Finance, Economics, Advertising, Marketing, Logistics, Statistics.
See table below for an example of offerings.
A full selection of courses can be found here.
Cost
Students pay Millersville tuition and technology fee and an ABS program charge. There is also a $40 application fee and a non-refundable, non-transferable $400.00 MU program participation fee paid directly to Millersville at the time of application.
Students pay separately for accommodations and meals. Please note that the student has to pay a rental tax, one month refundable damage and utility deposit, and the first month's rent upon arrival . Prices are approximate and may be higher or lower on the final billing statement due to fluctuations and other factors beyond our control. There are additional fees for advanced French courses taken through the Sorbonne option, a French museum course, and for internships. (Please contact the Office of Global Education & Partnerships for more information.)
The program charge includes a pre-departure orientation, airport pick-up (students are responsible for their return to the airport at the conclusion of their program), visa assistance, an orientation program to the city of Paris and ABS, an overseas tuition differential, and program administrative costs. The program charge does not include meals, passport and visa fees, trans-Atlantic transportation, books and supplies, in-city transportation or incidental expenses such as clothing, laundry, or entertainment. Please note that extra charges may apply for students staying the entire year.
Below is an estimated worksheet of costs for the Fall 2009 semester at ABS.
ABS Cost Worksheet [pdf]
Housing
ABS and MU facilitates housing arrangements through La Foscade and Sons Apartments. These apartments are located in Paris' 12th arrondisement, a residential and commercial district, approximately a 30 minute commute to ABS. The residences have easy access to bus and metro lines (Place Daumesnil stop) and is close to the city's beautiful Vincennes' Woods. Students will share their apartment with one other ABS exchange student. The apartments are fully furnished and equipped except for linens and have an on-site manager. To view the apartments, visit their website at: http://www.lafoscade.fr.
Meals
Students are responsible for their own meals. The city of Paris is filled with thousands of restaurants, supermarkets, and shops to meet every taste and dietary need.
Financial Assistance
Students should investigate loans that may be available, such as application for Federal Student Aid. Scholarships have individual regulations, and students should contact the Financial Aid Office to determine if their scholarship is transferable. Students can look into grants such as the Rotary Scholarships which cover expenses including room, board, tuition, and airfare. The scholarship must be completed one to one-and-one-half years in advance and is available from any Rotary Club. Another option is to research online or stop by our office for additional opportunities. Please see Financial Considerations for more information.
Dates
Students may choose to study at ABS for a semester or for a full academic year. The academic calendar runs similar to many American University's. The fall semester begins in mid-September and ends in approximately the third week of December, and the spring semester begins in mid-January and ends in mid-May.
Eligibility
Most students who have studied abroad have traditionally been juniors. However, Millersville students can and do study abroad anytime after they have completed their first year or 24 credits. A limited number of participants are accepted for the exchange each year, and the selection may be competitive. Students should complete the application for direct student exchange one semester before wishing to go abroad. Please stop by the Global Education & Partnerships Office to pick up an application and ask about deadlines. A minimum of a 2.0 GPA and two letters of recommendations from MU professors are also required. The Director of Global Education & Partnerships will then interview students and a selection will be made shortly after the interviews are completed.
Transfer of Credit
Students should work with their advisors to select courses which will fit into their major(s), minor(s), and General Education requirements, if appropriate.
A Request for Study Abroad Resident Credits form, available in the Office of Global Education & Partnerships, must be completed before the student leaves. After the study abroad program is completed and a transcript is sent to Millersville University, the Registrar's Office determines the final transfer of credit. All courses taken at ABS will come back to Millersville as transfer credit. Please consult the Undergraduate Catalog ("Transfer Credit") for the transfer policy.
To Apply
Once you have thoroughly read through the above information and addressed any questions/concerns with: parents or decision-making parties, advisor(s), and the Office of Global Education, you may follow the instructions below.
READ THE DIRECTIONS BELOW BEFORE BEGINNING THE APPLICATION.
IMPORTANT: Please carefully read the eligibility requirements on the first page to ensure you have meet the necessary minimum requirements. Type directly into each page of the application, including the recommendation forms. You will be able to save the document on your computer and resume in more than one sitting if necessary. Once the entire application is complete, please print it out, sign and date on the appropriate pages, and submit to the Office of Global Education. The application checklist on the second page is there for your convenience - incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
**YOU MAY ONLY APPLY FOR ONE STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM PER SEMESTER**
For the STUDENT: ABS Application [pdf]
Please type directly into this document.
The Recommendation Forms below is for EVALUATOR USE ONLY. The student's portion of the evaluation is included in the application and should be submitted to the recommendor BEFORE he/she completes the following document(s).
For the FOREIGN LANGUAGE EVALUATOR:
ABS FOREIGN LANGUAGE Recommendation Form [pdf]
Please type directly into this document.
OR
For the STANDARD EVALUATOR:
ABS Recommendation Form [pdf]
Please type directly into this document. |
