V--Special Study Opportunities

Study Abroad

Students registered in a Study Abroad Semester are recognized as University of Guelph students and thus fall under the rules and regulations of the University of Guelph. It should to be noted however, that many study abroad semesters involve the employment of sessional faculty from abroad. While every attempt is made to fully inform these faculty of the Senate regulations concerning academic procedures and evaluation of student work, there may be times when appeals by students are not handled in a fashion that would be appropriate under the University of Guelph guidelines. It is therefore recommended that any student who wishes to submit an appeal to Academic Review or request a grade reassessment should first contact the coordinator for advice.

Guelph students have many opportunities to enrich their academic French studies through varied programs. They may choose to spend semesters 5 and 6 in Nice, France, with the Canadian Third Year in Nice program (not to be confused with the Universite Canadienne en France program), sponsored in part by the University of Guelph. In this program, Guelph students take courses at the University of Nice along with regular French students. Another possibility is spending one or more semesters at a university in Quebec, in which case they are eligible for the monitor program (financial support in exchange for teaching conversational English) as well as several bursaries.

This is a broad based program of studies which makes use of the rich resources of Paris during the winter semester. It is designed for up to 30 students in semester 3 or higher of any degree program at Guelph. Students live in residence at the Cite Universitaire in the south of Paris, or with French families and are supervised by a faculty member from Guelph who acts as the semester coordinator.

A normal load may include both Paris based studies and correspondence courses. Paris courses are given by the coordinator (in his or her specialty) or other Guelph faculty or by French tutors. While some specially tailored correspondence courses are available, students are encouraged to arrange correspondence courses to meet their particular needs. Students are also encouraged to perfect their knowledge of French, for instance at the Alliance Francaise, during their stay. Educational excursions relating to course work are also arranged.

Students should have good academic standing and should have completed at least 2 semesters at the University of Guelph at the time of application. Those with a cumulative average of 70% or above will be given preference, but all applications will be considered. Although courses are taught in English, a basic knowledge of French is required.

The Villefranche-sur-mer semester is a special study-abroad semester offered through the Bachelor of Commerce program to (currently) 30 students in either the Hotel and Food Administration or Institutional Foodservice Management Majors, who have completed at least 15 course credits. This Fall semester program directs particular attention to international issues in hospitality and tourism, and provides for exploration of the cultural, historical and social resources of the French Riviera, one of the oldest and best known tourist destinations in Europe. The Villefranche experience is enriched through the inclusion of special field trips and excursions. Students live and study on the campus of the Universite Canadienne en France and are supervised by a Guelph faculty member who acts as the program coordinator.

Further details, application forms and deadline dates (early in the winter semester) on the program are available at the office of the departmental advisor for the School of Hotel and Food Administration.

1996-97 Undergraduate Calendar V--Special Study Opportunities

Last revised: August 28, 1996. Contact: ccrenna@registrar.uoguelph.ca.